Bill Rubin
Vice President of Global Supply Chain , Booz Allen Hamilton
A focus on technology and modernization is essential for supply chain leaders in 2024 — particularly when you’re at the heart of developing innovative solutions for some of the most complex challenges facing the federal government. Staying ahead of the rapid changes in technology accelerated by artificial intelligence, and a shifting geopolitical landscape requires a constant focus on supply chain preparedness, adaptability and resilience.
Booz Allen’s response to these changes is a transformation effort known as VoLT (Velocity, Leadership, Technology) a multiyear strategy for rapid and sustained growth.
“A robust and resilient supply chain is a critical part of our VoLT (Velocity, Leadership, Technology) strategy,” Bill Rubin said. “This means reimagining and transforming our supply chain capability to enable, develop and expand next-generation technologies and solutions needed to deliver innovation to our clients.”
Rubin said he will be considering various strategic, operational and external factors to ensure smooth and efficient operations across a diverse array of technical capabilities. His focus is on activating a modernized supply chain capability structured to enable Booz Allen’s mission.
Over the course of his career, Rubin demonstrated the kind of deep functional expertise and business acumen needed to consistently deliver outstanding supply chain performance. Supply chain management first caught his interest as an undergraduate, and his passion for the subject continued through business school and the day-to-day activities of his career.
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Rubin is proud of how his team rose to embrace the opportunities and champion the wide range of changes associated with the transformation. “Preparing for the future while adapting to the present is a cultural change, an opportunity to build and expand skills,” he said.
“Bill’s leadership and vision brings bold thinking and innovative solutions to our supply chain transformation. His forward-looking approach is essential to propel our VoLT strategy forward as we accelerate innovation across client missions at speed and scale,” said Linda Asher, senior vice president and head of contracts, procurement and pricing at Booz Allen.