William Extra
About William Extra
William Extra serves as the Senior Director of Industry Solutions for Retail, Distribution, Apparel, and Footwear at o9 Solutions, Inc. He has extensive experience in operational restructuring and supply chain management, having held various leadership roles in prominent companies such as PwC and Holland & Barrett.
Current Role at o9 Solutions
William Extra serves as the Senior Director of Industry Solutions for Retail, Distribution, Apparel, and Footwear EMEA at o9 Solutions, Inc. He has held this position since 2024, working from Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. In this role, he specializes in integrating commercial, forecasting, supply chain, and financial planning using the o9 platform. His focus is on providing next-generation solutions that enhance supply chain visibility and decision-making.
Previous Experience at Holland & Barrett
William Extra worked at Holland & Barrett as the Global Planning Transformation Director from 2022 to 2023. His tenure lasted 11 months and took place in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing planning transformation initiatives within the organization.
Professional Background at PwC
William Extra has an extensive background at PwC, where he held several positions related to operational restructuring and working capital management. He served as a Director from 2021 to 2022 and previously from 2018 to 2021 in both Barcelona and London. His earlier roles included Senior Manager and Manager, contributing to his expertise in operational efficiency and financial management.
Educational Qualifications
William Extra holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield School of Management, where he studied from 2010 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Logistics and Transport Administration from Fontys University of Applied Science. His educational background supports his specialization in addressing value leakages in the retail and distribution sectors.
Early Career and Skills Development
William Extra began his career as an Export Operator at Kuehne + Nagel in Dublin, Ireland, from 2005 to 2006. He then worked as a Logistics Engineer at Océ Technologies B.V. from 2007 to 2010 in Venlo, The Netherlands. These early roles contributed to his foundational knowledge in logistics and supply chain management, which he has built upon throughout his career.