Margi Van Gogh
About Margi Van Gogh
Margi Van Gogh serves as the Head of Supply Chain & Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum, where she focuses on cross-organizational collaboration and innovation. With extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, she has held leadership roles at various organizations, including DHL and Maersk Logistics.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Margi Van Gogh serves as the Head of Supply Chain & Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland, she focuses on enhancing supply chain strategies and fostering collaboration among industry leaders. Her role involves leveraging data insights to drive innovation and transparency within global supply chains.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current role, Margi Van Gogh held several significant positions in supply chain management. She worked at DHL as a Strategic Projects Manager for Emerging Markets from 2005 to 2007 in Belgium and Germany. Additionally, she served as Managing Director at Maersk Logistics/DAMCO in the Southern Africa Region from 2008 to 2011. Her experience also includes being the Head of Omni-channel Operations at Woolworths from 2014 to 2015.
Leadership at Medical Protection Society
From 2017 to 2019, Margi Van Gogh was the Regional Director at the Medical Protection Society in Cape Town. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives within the organization. Her leadership contributed to enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Margi Van Gogh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IMD, where she studied International Business from 2005 to 2006. She completed her studies at Carter High School prior to pursuing her MBA. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business management and strategic thinking.
Focus on Collaboration and Innovation
Margi Van Gogh emphasizes the importance of cross-organizational and cross-cultural collaboration in her work. She advocates for leveraging collective knowledge and positive energy to generate societal value. Her approach includes utilizing data insights and experiential shared learning to drive innovation and transparency across ecosystems.