Mediator Profiles
- Photo
- Name
- R. Alec Reusche
- First Name
- Alec
- Last Name
- Reusche
- Metropolitan Area
- Chicago
- State
- IL
- Industries Served
- Consumer Products /CPG, Distribution, Healthcare, Supply Chain, Transportation
- Expertise
- Executive Management, Mergers/Acquisitions, Operations, Project Management
- Associations
- License or Certification
- Mediator
- Business Background
- Strategic procurement leader with 30+ years of broad supply chain experience across the CPG and Healthcare industries.
- College or University
- University of Illinois, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
- Degrees
- BS, MBA
- Biography
Alec’s candid and open approach to forging and managing complex relationships has been critical to his success as a procurement/supply chain executive at Fortune 100 companies within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Healthcare industries. He has had responsibility for more than $4 billion across all direct and indirect procurement categories, as well as transportation and distribution. In these leadership roles, Alec has provided strategic and operational direction in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, support of critical M&A initiatives, development of should-cost models for major product redesigns and supplier negotiations and change management strategies to drive major outsourcing efforts across key operational functions.
With a keen ability to quickly identify and break down critical issues between both internal and external stakeholders, Alec has consistently been able to manage challenging and complex conflicts to successful and sustainable solutions. His calm demeanor and ability to engage on a personal level builds trust with and among parties with differing interests. Alec is known for his balanced and straightforward approach to managing contentious issues and for encouraging a collaborative approach to resolving conflict.
- Testimonials
“I have known Alec for almost 20 years and have had the opportunity to work closely with him at both Kraft Foods and Abbott. I have been privileged with co-chairing numerous negotiations with Alec and observing him manage others. I have also appreciated his leadership style and approach in dealing with disagreements and conflicts which were emotionally charged. Alec is masterful at patiently bringing parties to resolution to keep discussions and/or negotiations on track. His approach and methodology are forthright and persistent without being preconceived or cookie-cutter. Alec has an intuitive ability to synthesize the various elements which melt a dispute into resolution. He truly listens to all views and is highly adept at understanding each position in the pursuit of bringing parties together in a collaborative way.”
Chicago, IL
“Alec and I worked together in the midst of complex business challenges and turbulent times in the CPG industry. Alec was highly respected for his leadership in delivering high-value procurement contracts which simultaneously elevated product quality while generating substantial cost savings for the organization. Alec’s towering strength was his keen ability to successfully pinpoint the intersection where value was maximized for both parties, resulting in win-win outcomes. This expertise, coupled with his strategic approach, collaborative style, and trustworthy reputation, created tremendous value within our organization and our supplier community.”
Chicago, IL