Eugene Galdi is a globally recognized Chief Procurement Officer and end-to-end supply chain executive with a track record of reshaping logistics, procurement, and global trade functions into strategic assets across leading multinational corporations. Currently serving as Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at Arxada, Eugene brings decades of deep operational expertise, commercial savvy, and people-first leadership to global supply chains spanning complex, fast-paced, and regulated industries.
Eugene’s career reflects a rare combination of technical rigor, strategic foresight, and cross-functional agility. He has consistently held top-level leadership roles—across industry giants including 3M, Peloton Interactive, GE Power, TE Connectivity, Ascend Performance Materials, and Honeywell—where he was recruited to lead transformative change in logistics, planning, and procurement. His work has resulted in multimillion-dollar savings, optimized global distribution networks, and meaningful enhancements to customer experience and speed to market. At 3M, he led Global Outsourced Manufacturing & Logistics Procurement, managing an expansive global footprint and ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and resilience in an evolving trade landscape. During his time at Peloton, Eugene oversaw a $400M spend, reducing logistics costs by $50M and time to market by 15%, while laying the foundation for U.S.-based manufacturing and distribution center certifications.
Eugene is perhaps best known for his practical yet visionary approach: treating supply chain as a commercial advantage. He has implemented forward-thinking solutions such as Foreign Trade Zones, WMS/TMS deployment, AGV and sensor-based automation, and global “Control Tower” logistics models. Under his leadership, teams have achieved 100% compliance in regulatory and trade functions, significantly boosted on-time delivery rates, and enabled scalable, customer-centric logistics models across both B2B and B2C environments.
A defining feature of Eugene’s leadership is his conviction that procurement is no longer a back-office function but a driver of business transformation. This belief, shaped by early career experience in sales, underpins his ability to connect customer needs, internal processes, and supplier innovation into value creation strategies. His approach emphasizes leveraging procurement’s strategic position at the nexus of supply, demand, finance, and operations to uncover growth opportunities that others often miss.
This philosophy was profiled in CPOstrategy Magazine, which featured Eugene in a cover story spotlighting his distinctive leadership style at Arxada. There, he emphasized his belief that culture begins with compassion: if a team member ignores a call from family during a meeting, they may not understand the values he champions. As he puts it, “work can’t always come first”—and leaders must be grounded in empathy, clarity, and human connection.
Throughout his career, Eugene has redefined the role of Chief Procurement Officer by placing digital transformation, sustainability, and talent development at the core of his agenda. He has led the deployment of advanced analytics and real-time decision-making tools, transforming procurement from a reactive cost center into an insight-driven strategic engine. At Arxada, this digital-first approach has enabled smarter sourcing decisions, supply chain risk mitigation, and enhanced transparency throughout the enterprise.
Equally central to his vision is his pioneering work embedding ESG principles into procurement. Eugene has championed multi-year engagement models with suppliers that focus on shared carbon reduction targets, collaborative innovation, and capacity-building—particularly for diverse or small vendors. His belief that procurement must enable responsible growth has reshaped supplier relationships into long-term strategic alliances that serve both commercial and ethical goals.
Eugene’s influence extends beyond operations—he is a respected mentor and team builder who actively cultivates future-ready procurement organizations. By championing a culture rooted in autonomy, creativity, and cross-functional thinking, he has built teams that are not only efficient but adaptable and innovative. He identifies and mentors top talent with commercial instincts and a strategic mindset, helping them evolve into leaders who can challenge assumptions, embrace technology, and drive customer value.
Eugene’s tenure at Honeywell—a pivotal chapter that spanned eight years—demonstrated his range and ability to lead complex initiatives. From serving as Director of Procurement and Logistics to being appointed by the SBG President as Honeywell’s representative on the American Chemistry Council Distribution and Responsible Care Committees, Eugene played an instrumental role in advancing logistics excellence, vendor compliance, and global trade standards.
Fluent in Italian and holding a BA in Political Science and Government from Montclair State University, Eugene pairs his global operational leadership with an inclusive worldview and a deep appreciation for continuous improvement. Across every role, his driving motivation has remained constant: to fix systems, empower people, and deliver sustainable impact.
Eugene Galdi’s career is a testament to the idea that logistics is not just about moving products—it’s about moving businesses forward. As industries face increasingly complex global challenges, Eugene continues to be a force of clarity, innovation, and integrity in the world of international supply chain leadership.
Character
Eugene Galdi leads with unwavering integrity, consistently reinforcing a leadership philosophy centered on being legal, ethical, and professional at all times. He is known for mentoring diverse, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement throughout global organizations.
Knowledge
With decades of experience across logistics, procurement, and global trade, Eugene brings a deep and practical understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations. His ability to lead initiatives across manufacturing, sales, finance, and IT underscores his comprehensive command of complex business ecosystems.
Strategic
Eugene transforms supply chain functions into commercial advantages by optimizing distribution networks, reducing operational costs, and implementing innovative technologies such as Foreign Trade Zones, automation, and Control Tower systems. His forward-thinking strategies consistently drive measurable business impact, resilience, and competitive differentiation.
Communication
An influential communicator and cross-functional leader, Eugene builds alignment across global teams and executive stakeholders to accelerate decision-making and drive organizational change. His collaborative approach and ability to distill complex logistics concepts into actionable insights make him a trusted advisor at every level of the enterprise.
