SmarterChains Adds Veteran Global Supply Chain Executive Sami Pascal Naffakh to Strategic Advisory Board
Geneva, Switzerland – SmarterChains, a leading smart manufacturing transformation platform, today announced the appointment of Sami Pascal Naffakh to its Strategic Advisory Board. With over 30 years of global leadership in supply chain and operational excellence, most recently as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Reckitt, Naffakh brings deep domain expertise and a proven track record in transformational change.
In his career spanning three decades, Naffakh has led global operations for major consumer goods companies, orchestrating large-scale transformations under disruptive conditions while maintaining operational integrity. He most recently served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Reckitt, where his leadership through periods of geopolitical and market turmoil was instrumental in reinforcing supply resilience and future-fit processes. In 2023, he was recognized in the “Top Supply Chain Leaders” awards, citing his ability to deliver purpose-driven results under pressure
“A key challenge [in manufacturing] is identifying the most promising opportunities, executing them flawlessly, and being prepared to course correct when necessary. SmarterChains addresses this challenge by going beyond mere opportunity identification. It runs multiple scenarios to determine the most effective return on investment, automatically converts and tracks improvements in cost and margin terms, and closely monitors execution and delivery against the plan, prompting adjustments as required.”, writes Naffakh in reflecting on his journey in supply chain leadership
SmarterChains CEO Vasilis Karamalegos commented, “Sami’s depth of experience, systems thinking, and proven leadership make him an ideal partner in guiding our strategic roadmap. His insights will accelerate our ambition to empower manufacturers with intelligent, adaptable operations.”
In his advisory role, Naffakh will offer guidance on global strategy, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He joins SmarterChains’ Advisory Board alongside seasoned executives dedicated to pushing the boundaries of smart manufacturing.
About SmarterChains SmarterChains is a premier smart manufacturing transformation platform, helping industrial companies assess their digital maturity, benchmark performance, and accelerate their journey to operational excellence. Through advanced analytics, proprietary frameworks, and sector-focused expertise, SmarterChains enables factories to become more efficient, resilient, and future-ready.
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