Edern Lalanne is a highly experienced international executive in the areas of Supply Chain, Procurement and Project Management. As Supply Chain Director at Holcim UK (Aggregate Industries) in London, he has overseen a $1.6 billion budget and managed a team of 250 people. Under his leadership, the company has achieved significant benefits in cost savings, mitigating inflationary pressure and improving overall profitability. 

He has also held other senior positions, including Head of Logistics for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Holcim, Dubai. In this role, he has managed logistics operations with a budget of $2 billion USD, implementing strategic logistics, network optimization and CO2 reduction projects. Indeed, his focus on operational efficiency and digital transformation has enabled Holcim to exceed industry standards and achieve significant cost savings. 

His professional career has also included a role as Head of Supply Chain at IFFCO Group, where he has led a team of 620 employees and managed an extensive distribution network in the United Arab Emirates. He has also implemented comprehensive supply chain solutions that have improved stock availability, customer service and reduced operating costs. There is no doubt that his ability to lead teams and manage complex logistics operations has been a constant throughout his career, from his work at Altadis and Geodis, to his time at M.H. Alshaya Co. where he has managed large distribution centers and optimized operations for multiple global brands. 

With a strong background in logistics engineering and extensive international project management experience, Edern Lalanne has excelled in driving business growth and improving competitiveness through efficient and strategic supply chain management.

• Supply Chain Director in Aggregate Industries, Holcim Group, London, UK
• Head of Logistics for Europe, Middle East & Africa at Holcim, Dubai, UAE 
• Head of Supply Chain at IFFCO Group, Dubai, UAE 
• Distribution Operations Manager at M.H. Alshaya Co, Dubai, UAE
• Logistics Director at Geodis, Casablanca, Morocco 
• Senior Project Manager at Geodis, Paris, France 
• Logistics Engineering Manager at Altadis, Paris, France 
• Logistics Engineer at Altadis, Paris, France 
• Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Ecole Universitaire de Gestion (IGR-IAE Rennes) 
• Master's Degree in CRET-LOG, Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Aix-Marseille, France
• Course in Global Supply Chain Design & Optimization from EPFL Executive Education 
• Course in Leadership and Management Qualifications by the Institute of Leadership and Management (UK)
• Diploma of Higher Education in Business Administration from the University Institute of Technology of Rennes University I