Gartner Expert

Lindsay Azim

Sr Director Analyst

Lindsay Azim is a Senior Director, Analyst in Gartner's Supply Chain and Procurement Management practice. Her research focuses on how to design and implement end-to-end supply chain risk management strategies. Lindsay has authored and contributed to research on CSCO strategic priorities, sustainability strategy development, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, executive influence and storytelling, and procurement functional management. She is a co-host of The Gartner Supply Chain podcast and a Gartner keynote speaker. Lindsay presented the keynote most recently in Denver, Colorado at Gartner's 2024 Supply Chain Planning Summit and in Barcelona, Spain at Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Symposium.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Ms. Azim was a Category Manager at Unilever managing sustainable raw materials and packaging for the foods & refreshments category. Lindsay also assisted organizations in sustainability and SEC regulatory reporting requirements at Workiva.

Professional background

Unilever, Category Manager, Foods & Refreshments, 3 years

Workiva, Solutions Architect, Sustainability & SEC Regulatory Reporting, 4 years

Areas of coverage
  • Organization Structure, Design and Implementation

  • Supply Chain Strategy, Alignment and Execution

Education

Bachelor of Science, Finance and International Business, University of Delaware

Master of Science, Sustainability Management, Columbia University, Magna Cum Laude

Institute for Supply Management, Certified Professional in Supply Management

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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How does my organization stand up a supply chain risk management program?

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How can I prioritize and assess risks in my supply chain?

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What is a successful governance structure for supply chain risk look like?

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How do I manage third party risk?