Kay O. Manke, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of expertise, currently serves as senior partner and global supply chain and operations leader at BearingPoint. In his role as the global leader for service line operations and senior partner for consumer goods and retail, he guides BearingPoint's supply network practice globally.
Throughout his career, Manke has been instrumental in leading global end-to-end supply chain transformation programs, optimizing supply chains worldwide, and leveraging advanced systems and technologies to enhance performance. As a prominent figure in the consumer and retail sectors, he has provided guidance to companies navigating disruptive periods, emphasizing resilience, sustainability, and agility in supply chain management. Beyond his tenure at BearingPoint, Manke boasts a distinguished consulting background, having worked at Accenture and Arthur Andersen Management Consulting. An influential speaker and author on supply chain management, he advocates for building digital capabilities to meet the evolving imperatives of resilience, sustainability, and agility in supply networks. He is an alumnus of Leibniz Universität Hannover and NEOMA Business School.
