Andy Turner
Global Chief Supply Chain Officer of Royal Canin Global Supply Lead for Mars Incorporated
ABOUT THE WINNER
Andy began his career with Mars in 2001 as an Electrical Engineer in Wanganui, New Zealand, and has since held leadership roles across seven countries and most segments of Mars. His experience spans manufacturing, procurement, engineering, sustainability and supply leadership, including key positions in Germany, the UK, the U.S, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Andy played a pivotal role in major transformation programs across Asia-Pacific, such as factory expansions in Thailand and China, and led the supply part of the business turnaround in China during his time as Regional Supply VP. Appointed Royal Canin Europe Supply Chain Operations Vice President in 2020, he demonstrated strong leadership and significantly enhanced regional supply capabilities, taking the Global Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) role in early 2023.
A firm believer and role model in the Mars Five Principles, Andy is deeply committed to talent development and currently resides in France with his family.
Congratulations, Andy Turner!
Case Study Highlights
Andy Turner has led the “Fit for Winning” transformation at Mars and Royal Canin, evolving supply from a cost center into a strategic growth enabler. A key achievement was scaling this effort from a pilot market to an enterprise-wide program, backed by executive sponsorship and aligned to Mars’s global growth ambitions.
Speed to market has increased by embedding segmentation from formulation through delivery. This shift from a one-size-fits-all approach enables better prioritization and efficiency. Tailored supply pathways are now aligned to customer and product needs, resulting in growth and reduced complexity.
Andy built a demand-led strategy that redefines supply as a value creation engine. While digital tools are not the focus, segmentation and strategy alignment provide a foundation for agility and data-driven operations. His leadership fosters mindset shifts and drives collaboration across business units.
He sees success as a team achievement. With shared ownership and a customer-led focus, his team shapes growth pathways and builds momentum in a fast-changing world. Supply fitness has become a competitive advantage and a catalyst for innovation.
