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EP 11 · Oct 08 · 2026

Accidental Entrepreneurship: Redefining Digital Procurement

Philip Ideson

What happens when an executive steps off the corporate ladder to build a global media and intelligence platform? Philip Ideson, Founder & CEO of Art of Procurement, joins Derek Lutz to discuss scaling a business, retiring legacy mindsets, and navigating 500+ ProcureTech options i

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Florencia Moran: Rethinking the Procurement Operating Model: Data, AI, and Adaptability.

EP 10

Sep 23 · 2026

Rethinking the Procurement Operating Model: Data, AI, and Adaptability.

Aaron Addicoat of AlixPartners joins Link by Link to discuss bridging the gap between procurement ambition and execution, building data strategies, and why future operating models rely on vertical compression and horizontal expansion.

Florencia Moran

Aaron Addicoat of AlixPartners

Tyler Robson: Building the Plane While Flying It & The Art of Non-Linear Scaling

EP 09

Aug 29 · 2026

Building the Plane While Flying It & The Art of Non-Linear Scaling

Serial entrepreneur and former Nasdaq-listed CEO Tyler Robson joins Derek Lutz on Link by Link to break down the realities of building high-growth CPG and cannabis platforms from the ground up. From bypassing commoditization and managing half-billion-dollar P&Ls to hiring for cul

Tyler Robson

Serial entrepreneur and former Nasdaq-listed CEO Tyler Robson

Florencia Moran: Five Levels Deeper: How Curiosity Opens Doors in Executive Leadership

EP 08

Jun 23 · 2026

Five Levels Deeper: How Curiosity Opens Doors in Executive Leadership

In this episode of Link by Link, LePrix COO Mike Forrest joins Derek Lutz to explain why digging multiple layers below an operational surface defect is the ultimate catalyst for scaling from tactical management into enterprise executive leadership. Discover how to manage high-var

Florencia Moran

In this episode of Link by Link, LePrix COO Mike Forrest

Haidé Villuendas: The Realities of Global Moves & The Power of Lateral Shifts

EP 07

Jun 03 · 2026

The Realities of Global Moves & The Power of Lateral Shifts

Haidé Villuendas, a seasoned global supply chain executive and NextUp NY sponsor, joins Derek Lutz to pull back the curtain on international career leaps. Discover why perfection can derail a good result, the hidden power of lateral moves, and how to balance corporate ambition wi

Haidé Villuendas

a seasoned global supply chain executive and NextUp NY sponsor

Torsten Pilz: The brutal reality of supply chain leadership (Amazon, SpaceX, 3M)

EP 06

Apr 20 · 2026

The brutal reality of supply chain leadership (Amazon, SpaceX, 3M)

Torsten Pilz, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Honeywell and leader at Amazon and SpaceX, joins Derek Lutz to discuss why technical expertise is secondary to systemic leadership. Discover why the next era of supply chain demands emotional calmness, financial literacy, and a h

Torsten Pilz

former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Honeywell and leader at Amazon and SpaceX

AI, Supply Chain Careers & Sustainable Procurement: Sam Achampong and Nick Aoun: AI is raising Procurement's intellectual entry point

EP 05

Nov 18 · 2025

AI is raising Procurement's intellectual entry point

Sam Achampong, Regional Director for CIPS, joins us to break down the transformation of procurement and supply chain leadership across the Middle East. He explains how AI is raising the bar for talent and why sustainability is becoming the industry standard

AI, Supply Chain Careers & Sustainable Procurement: Sam Achampong and Nick Aoun

Sam Achampong, Regional Director for CIPS

Eran Miles: The Gap Between Vision and Reality

EP 04

Oct 31 · 2025

The Gap Between Vision and Reality

Mario El Khoury, CEO of Logistiya, discusses how the Saudi logistics sector is evolving, facing challenges, and bridging gaps between ambition and execution. The episode dives into ecosystem building, leadership traits, and the balance between technology and the human element in

Eran Miles

Ahmed El Gabri: Chocolate to ketchup: Humans drive change

EP 03

Oct 10 · 2025

Chocolate to ketchup: Humans drive change

Ahmed El Gabry, with roots stretching from Egypt to boardrooms across four continents, shares his reflections on transformation, talent, and taste in supply chain leadership.

Ahmed El Gabri

From Reluctant to Visionary: Eduardo Pedreira: From Reluctant to Passionate Supply Chain Leader

EP 02

Sep 24 · 2025

From Reluctant to Passionate Supply Chain Leader

Eduardo Pedreira shares how challenging industry assumptions, like the link between inventory and service, set the stage for radical improvements. He shares lessons learned from global leadership, the impact of diverse teams, and practical guidelines for embracing technology and

From Reluctant to Visionary: Eduardo Pedreira

EP 01

Sep 01 · 2025

Leading in the age of ai

In the first episode of "Link by Link," Alexander Gondris (COO NA Give Back Beauty) shares unique leadership experiences in supply chain, contrasts big and small organizations, and reveals why people and data management are the true foundations of business success in the age of A