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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
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Sourcing and Procurement
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Supply Chain Leadership
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Executive Leadership: Driving Sustainability
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
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
How to build and accelerate a supply chain sustainability strategy?
How to reduce Scope 3 GHG emission in the value chain?
How to build a culture of sustainability and engage employees on sustainability in my organization?
How to build and grow supplier diversity and social procurement programs?