Declan Supple
About Declan Supple
Declan Supple is an Executive Client Partner at Aera Technology in Germany, with extensive experience in supply chain and operations management across various industries.
Title and Current Role
Declan Supple is currently an Executive Client Partner at Aera Technology in Germany. In this role, he focuses on client engagements and strategic partnerships, leveraging his extensive background in supply chain and operations.
Previous Roles and Experience
Declan Supple has held several senior leadership positions across various industries. From 2020 to 2021, he worked as a Supply Chain & Operations Transformation Advisor in Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area. Prior to that, he was the VP Global Supply Chain at STADA Group from 2018 to 2020. He also served as Director Global Supply Chain, Customer Service, Distribution, and Quality Assurance at AB Enzymes from 2013 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked at Accenture in several roles, including Senior Manager, Operations and ERP Programmes, and Partner, Management Consulting, Supply Chain & Operations.
Education Background
Declan Supple holds a Diplom-Betriebswirt from Universität des Saarlandes, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 1990 to 1991. He also completed a B.Comm (International) (Hons.) from University College Dublin, focusing on Strategic Management, Marketing, Logistics, Business Administration, and German Language and Literature from 1988 to 1992. His secondary education was completed at The High School, Dublin, from 1983 to 1988.
Key Leadership Initiatives
Throughout his career, Declan Supple has led the establishment of crucial business functions such as Integrated Business Planning, Product Service Management, and Service Level Differentiation. He successfully grew an operations and supply chain consulting practice from inception to over 200 professionals within four years. His leadership contributed to significant accomplishments, including exceeding performance metrics and directing multiple Operational Excellence and Transformation programs.
Industry Contributions and Client Engagement
Declan Supple has played a key role in driving transformation and growth within the organizations he has served. He led global Quality and Supply Chain teams in the Biotech and Ingredients industries and directed the Global Supply Chain for a major pharmaceutical organization during significant transformation and growth phases. As the lead partner for several global clients, he contributed to value worth hundreds of millions of Euros.