Dean MacAulay

Dean leads the logistics procurement, where he is currently focusing on Novo Nordisk’s global distribution strategy. Whilst defining the procurement strategy for the logistics category, his focus is not just about cost-control, it is also about enabling best practice country by country to ensure a fully integrated, end-to-end network. Niels leads the start-up of the Distribution Category in Novo Nordisk. He is directly responsible for developing and establishing collaboration with regions and sales affiliates pursuing contract and quality standards, while optimizing the downstream supply chain activities. In his role, Niels prioritises managing and developing procurement activities in a global context with many stakeholders.

•How do you decide what the HQ office will operate and what each affiliate office will operate?
•How to put processes in place to ensure decisions are made quickly and efficiently
•What are the best communication methods between HQ and affiliates?
•How to take into account the nuances and requirements of each country