Ruth Beadle
Former Head of Global Supply Chain Sanofi
ABOUT THE WINNER
Ruth Beadle was the first female supply chain graduate for a well-known UK drinks company. She has worked globally across industries and disciplines to delight people with beautiful gifts and to deliver the miracles of science to patients.
Colleagues attribute Ruth’s success to her inclusive leadership, passion for purpose, and curiosity for the latest innovation, evident in her trailblazing achievements in driving disruption and meaningful change, all while sponsoring young talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and raising four children with her husband.
Congratulations, Ruth Beadle!
Case Study Highlights
Ruth Beadle guided Sanofi through a major AI-driven transformation, championing a mindset where experimentation with artificial intelligence was actively encouraged. Her leadership emphasized embedding AI into daily operations, making it a core part of Sanofi’s DNA and enabling predictive planning and advanced analytics across the supply chain.
She drove a shift from fragmented data systems to enterprise-wide data democratization, ensuring faster and more informed decision-making. Under her leadership, the company invested heavily in building capabilities, fostering a culture ready to embrace AI at scale across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
Ruth promoted the principle that “humans with AI will replace humans without AI,” reinforcing augmentation over automation as the company’s guiding philosophy.
Her impact lies in transforming the team into a winning unit: data-driven, agile, and aligned with a higher mission. She leaves behind a legacy of empowered teams ready to shape a truly AI-powered organization centered on delivering scientific breakthroughs to patients globally.
