Ash Ateshkadi — Consultant

Ash is a seasoned procurement and supply chain leader with deep expertise in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device sectors. He has successfully led strategic sourcing initiatives across both direct and indirect spend categories, delivering significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. With a strong background in working capital optimization, Ash has partnered with global manufacturing clients to implement sourcing strategies that align with broader business objectives. His technical foundation, backed by an advanced engineering degree, enables him to bridge R&D and procurement decisions, driving value from product design through production.

Throughout his career, Ash has held leadership roles at Kearney and Big Four consulting firms, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on procurement transformation and post-merger integration. His project portfolio includes delivering over $200M in procurement savings for a $4.5B pharma-medical device company, leading synergy realization in a $3.5B acquisition, and overseeing procurement strategy for a $50B pharmaceutical merger. He has also published influential white papers on supply chain strategy and R&D optimization in the life sciences sector. Ash's ability to drive measurable results and navigate complex sourcing environments has made him a trusted advisor in the industry.