Catherine Luoma
About Catherine Luoma
Catherine Luoma is an experienced procurement leader and supply chain expert, currently serving as the Head of Supply Chain at Transamerica. With a diverse background in strategic sourcing and management consulting, she has held leadership roles across various industries, including insurance and financial services.
Work at Transamerica
Catherine Luoma currently serves as the Head of Supply Chain at Transamerica, a role she has held since 2018. In this position, she focuses on procurement leadership, enterprise spend management, and strategic sourcing. Her responsibilities include overseeing supply chain operations and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. Luoma's expertise in supply chain management is integral to Transamerica's operational success.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Catherine Luoma has a diverse background in supply chain management, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations. She worked as the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Deluxe Corporation from 2003 to 2004 and as a Senior Purchasing Manager at Ev3 from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as the Director of Sourcing and Procurement at American Family Insurance from 2011 to 2015 and as the Lead Director of Supply Chain at Axa Equitable from 2016 to 2017. Her experience spans across industries including packaging, financial services, and medical devices.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Luoma holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Marian University of Fond Du Lac. She also obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley. Luoma is a SCOR Trainer, demonstrating her proficiency in the Supply Chain Operations Reference model, and she holds certifications as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and a Certified Quality Technician (C.Q.T.).
Consulting Experience
In addition to her corporate roles, Catherine Luoma has experience as a consultant. She worked as the Director of the Center of Excellence at Pragmatek Consulting Group from 2006 to 2008, focusing on management and supply chain consulting. Since 2018, she has also been a consultant at Rgp, where she applies her extensive knowledge in supply chain management to assist various clients in improving their operations.
Passion for Empowerment and Performance Improvement
Catherine Luoma is passionate about empowering individuals to grow and develop within their roles. This commitment drives her approach to performance improvement, as she believes that fostering individual growth contributes to overall organizational success. Her extensive experience in environments undergoing rapid change and transformation informs her strategies for enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.