Ian W. D. Truesdale Personal Profile
Highly experienced Executive, with over 25 years international experience in Operations Management and Strategy across multiple industries. Excellent track record in supply chain management, manufacturing, logistics, operations improvement, lean manufacturing, and strategic sourcing, within industry and consulting. MBA and BEng degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
Ceva (formally TNT) Logistics - Global Director of Operations
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
On the board of Directors reporting to the CEO of this Euro4Bn Private Equity owned company, responsible for leading global operations function, consisting of a LEAN programme, standardization programme and operations strategy
Exel Logistics plc - Director Operations Development
Bracknell, Berkshire, UK
Reporting to the Global VP Operations, responsible for leading a global operations improvement programme
Booz-Allen & Hamilton - Operations & Strategy Consultant
London & San Francisco
Responsible for managing senior level strategic projects for major corporate clients.
Unipart Industries - Production and Material Control Manager
Oxford, England
Member of senior management team responsible for all Production Control and logistics activities for automotive components manufacturer, inbound, internal and outbound.
Toyota Manufacturing - Production Control Specialist
Deeside, England
Managed engine parts scheduling and logistics from European suppliers. Spent time with Toyota in Japan at 3 plants being trained on TPS and specific inventory management techniques.
Westland Helicopters - Manufacturing Engineer / Controller
Yeovil, England
Began as Undergraduate Engineering Apprentice, gaining experience in multiple departments and after University joining manufacturing division.
Education:
Cranfield School of Management
Masters of Business Administration
London University, Queen Mary College
Honours Degree in Aeronautical Engineering