Pete Svendsen

Background

About Pete Svendsen

As the Commodity Security Director at Chemonics International, I'm responsible for collaboration between HQ-based global supply chain teams and country-based teams, to ensure the uninterrupted supply of health commodities to support HIV, malaria and family planning programs. In this role I support end to end supply chain data visibility and am the lead on tracking and reporting in-country commodity stock-out risks, developing rubrics and tools to evaluate and visualize this data. I also have over 5 years experience coordinating in-country logistic activities for USAID-funded supply chain funded programs, working with ministries of health, central medical stores, customs officials, and contracted logistics providers. In addition to the above roles, I recently completed a Minimasters in Supply Chain Management from W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University, which furthering my skills and knowledge in this field. My goal is to leverage my expertise and education to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of supply chains.