Mark Millar

Keynote Speaker

Mark Millar's Biography

A world class speaker and respected supply chain thought leader, Mark Millar delivers enlightening and memorable presentations that inform and inspire.
Clients have engaged him as Speaker, Moderator, MC or Conference Chairman at more than 500 events in 30 countries across five continents.

• Informative – Business leaders around the world are fascinated by Mark’s independent insights and understanding of crucial business challenges
• Memorable – Consistently delivering a memorable performance, Mark’s presentation is often described as the highlight of the whole event
• Energetic – A polished stage presence with an injection of humour, Mark knows how to keep his audience engaged from start to finish
• Inspiring - Mark not only captures people’s attention, he inspires them to think differently

Leveraging 35 years of global business experience, Mark Millar enlightens audiences about tomorrow’s greatest supply chain challenges and opportunities, delivering informed insights and independent perspectives that empower business professionals to make better informed decisions.

His content focuses on the critical mega trends impacting almost every business, including Globalisation Shifts, the E-Commerce Frenzy, Digital Disruption, The Asian Century and Post Pandemic Supply Chains.

Mark’s widely acclaimed book “Global Supply Chain Ecosystems - strategies for competitive advantage in a complex, connected world” - commissioned by leading business publisher Kogan Page of London - has sold in over 50 countries, earning praise from both industry and academia.

A Visiting Lecturer at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Mark has also delivered guest lectures at Georgia Tech (Atlanta), RMIT (Ho Chi Minh City), SP Jain (Dubai and Singapore), HKU SPACE (Hong Kong) and Warwick University WMG (UK).

His distinguished corporate career in the B2B services sector included executive positions at Thorn EMI, RR Donnelley, ModusLink, Platinum Logistix, Exel Contract Logistics (now DHL) and UPS Supply Chain Solutions.

Mark achieved an MBA with Distinction from the University of the West of England and has lived in the UK, the Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, USA, Ireland, mainland China and Hong Kong.

Awards: Mark's expertise, commitment and industry contributions have been recognised with several accolades, including Thought Leadership Champion; Supply Chain Top 20; Pro’s to Know in Supply Chain; Most Inspiring Supply Chain Professional; Asia’s Top 50 Influencers in Supply Chain and Logistics; China Supply Chain Top 20.

Testimonials

“We really appreciate your insights into the supply chain dynamics in China – including all the complexities, the challenges and of course, the opportunities!”
-KMART

“We are impressed with the motivating approach you delivered and with your in-depth knowledge and extensive expertise in the logistics and supply chain industry”
-TNT

Mark is a tireless promoter of supply chain excellence. His energy, good humour and enthusiasm are infectious - making him one of the great supply chain leaders”
-GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN GROUP

“Mark, your presentation was indeed most engaging and informative. I look forward to meeting with you again at other events”
-DEUTSCHE BANK

"Marks presentation skills are excellent; his content showed a deep level of subject matter knowledge and was highly informative. The event was a great success and well received mainly as a result of Marks excellent stewardship"
-BT GROUP

“I have never seen such a lively & thought provoking moderator. Mark is a ‘beacon light’, an energetic and insightful man, who actively engages panellists & audience at all levels”
-AGILITY

EVENT ORGANISER: Harro Puusild, Head of Tööstusuudised.ee at Äripäev, Tallinn, Estonia

Mark Millar was a keynote speaker at Parnu Supply Chain Conference 2023 in Estonia. His presentation "The Next Normal for Supply Chain in a Post Pandemic World" was well structured and truly inspiring. His talk was practical and covered useful strategic and tactical steps for the audience of SCM professionals and leaders to take into account in their plans. Mark is a great Speaker and SCM professional- I highly recommend him.”

DELEGATE FEEDBACK

“Mark, was great to have you presenting! Reflections- solid, clear message on impacts & key focuses for SCM. Visually engaging, easy to follow slide deck. Highly relatable pain points brought to focus - creating inspiration for future.” Keilika Uudikas, Manager of Inbound Supply, Ericsson, Estonia

“It was pleasure to listen your presentation about supply chain. It was really good how you put together past, current situation and where we are moving – I was really inspired and got lots of positive energy! Thank you! You were definitely one of the best presenter at Pärnu Supply Chain conference!” Olari Sillari, Spare Parts Project Manager, Foxway, Estonia

“Great presentation and energy. Very motivating, engaging and amazing feedback from audience. Thank You very much Mark!” Kerttily Golubeva, Procurement and Supply Chain Professional