Chris Thackeray
About Chris Thackeray
Chris Thackeray is a Senior Operations Manager at Sunrun, where he has worked since 2019 in Lehi, Utah. With over twenty years of leadership experience in supply chain management, he has held various roles in notable companies, including Pharmatech Labs and Nu Skin Enterprises.
Work at Sunrun
Chris Thackeray has served as the Senior Operations Manager at Sunrun since 2019. Based in Lehi, Utah, he has contributed to the company's operations for five years. His role involves overseeing operational processes and ensuring efficient management within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sunrun, Chris Thackeray held various leadership positions in the supply chain sector. He worked as a Consultant and Head of Operations at Pharmatech Labs for nine months in 2018. Prior to that, he was the Director of Global Supply Chain at Nu Skin Enterprises from 2013 to 2018, where he managed supply chain operations for five years. He also briefly served as Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Purple Innovation in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Chris Thackeray studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. His educational background supports his extensive experience in supply chain management, which spans over twenty years. He possesses strengths in organizational development, continuous process improvement, strategic sourcing, and metric-based goal setting.
Leadership Style
Chris Thackeray employs an open and trust-based management style in his operations. This approach fosters buy-in and empowerment among team members, enabling a collaborative work environment. His leadership philosophy emphasizes the importance of organizational culture in achieving operational success.
Career Timeline
Chris Thackeray's career includes significant roles at various companies. He began his career at Intel as a Commodity Manager from 2003 to 2005. He then worked at IM Flash Technologies as Procurement Manager from 2006 to 2010 and as Supplier Quality Manager from 2009 to 2013. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics.