Harshida Acharya

Fulfillment IQ

Fulfillment IQ is a logistics tech consultancy specializing in warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment optimization for enterprise retailers, 3PLs, and eCommerce brands. With a reputation for solving complex supply chain challenges, Fulfillment IQ drives operational transformation through tailored, tech-enabled solutions.
• Leading Fulfillment IQ’s strategic direction, aligning customer insights with actionable strategies to deliver meaningful business impact.
• Overseeing a team of logistics experts delivering innovative solutions that help clients scale.

Partner & Chief Strategy Officer

Partner & CMO

Partner & VP of Marketing

Ladies Who Logistic

Ladies Who Logistic is a community that empowers women in the supply chain industry through mentorship, networking, and professional development. With 500+ members, it fosters collaboration and advancement in logistics.
• Hosted 17 impactful events (11 online, 6 in-person) to support women in logistics leadership and growth.
• Created a thriving network of professionals dedicated to fostering inclusion and innovation in the supply chain industry.

Co-Founder

eCom Logistics Podcast

The eCom Logistics Podcast is a globally recognized platform that explores logistics, supply chain innovation, and retail technology through engaging conversations with industry leaders.
• Delivering actionable insights that empower professionals to innovate and lead in their fields.
• Building the podcast into a trusted resource for enterprises and logistics professionals navigating an evolving industry landscape.

Creator & Producer

Forbes Technology Council

he Forbes Technology Council is an exclusive community of leading technology executives offering thought leadership and innovation insights.
• Contributing strategies and perspectives on the intersection of technology and supply chain innovation.

Contributing Author

Athena Alliance

Member

Peak Community

Exit Five

Forbes Communications Council

Contributing expert in digital transformation and strategic marketing, sharing insights that drive innovation in retail and logistics.

Official Member

Strategic Triangle

- Content strategy and writing
- Digital Transformation initiatives
- Website copy, design, and development
- Organic growth strategies and execution
- Social media marketing

Digital Marketing Strategist

Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading global financial institution known for its commitment to innovation in banking. As a leader driving innovation within the enterprise, Harshida contributed to programs that accelerated Scotiabank’s transformation and operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with the innovation team to build and launch an internal Innovation Lab that developed prototypes to demonstrate the potential of advanced technologies.
• Partnered with accelerators and innovation hubs to introduce scalable, cutting-edge tech solutions aligned with enterprise needs.
• Spearheaded initiatives such as hackathons, internal innovation challenges, and enterprise technology conferences, fostering a culture of innovation.

Senior Innovation Leader, Enterprise Innovation in Digital Banking

Drive Enterprise IT transformation initiatives by introducing and redefining incremental innovative technologies and their roadmaps driven by business needs

Innovation Leader | Program Manager, Business Innovations Group

Champion innovative thinking, help develop prototypes to showcase new and emerging technology to large number of internal stakeholders

Project Management Lead, Business Innovations Group

Project Manager

Every great company has a behind-the-scenes story. And for the last 15 years, I’ve been helping companies write theirs—by turning logistics, fulfillment, and digital transformation from a challenge into a competitive advantage.
 
At Fulfillment IQ, I help enterprise brands, 3PLs, and retailers rethink warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution with strategies that are not just innovative, but actually work at scale.
 
But my work goes beyond just strategy— it involves understanding the voice of the customer and turning those insights into execution that drives impact.
 
Through the eCom Logistics Podcast, I’ve had the privilege of talking to some of the most brilliant minds in the industry—uncovering the trends, technology, and challenges shaping the future of logistics.
 
I’m also proud to have co-founded Ladies Who Logistic, a community of 500+ women in supply chain, creating a space for mentorship, collaboration, and industry leadership.
 
Here’s what I’m most proud of:
🔥 Helping enterprise brands, 3PLs, and retailers scale and optimize logistics through Fulfillment IQ.
🎙️ Creating a globally ranked logistics podcast with millions of annual impressions, delivering real-world insights on supply chain execution.
💡 Building a 500+ member community that empowers women in logistics through mentorship, leadership, and collaboration.
🚀 Championing digital innovation, leading initiatives that accelerated enterprise-wide transformation, including technology conferences, POCs and pilots of cutting edge tech, and startup partnerships.
💡 Driving large-scale tech initiatives that have accelerated enterprise-wide transformation and innovation adoption.
🏆 RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert (2025)
🏆 RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert (2024)
🏆 Business Elite Awards 40 Under 40 (2024)
🏆 Top eCom Influencer by Shopify (2023)
🏆 Women in Supply Chain Award (2023)
🏆 Pros to Know Award (2023)
🏆 Scotiabank Best of the Best Award (2015)
🏆 Sandford Borins Award (2009)
🏆 Gordon Cressy Leadership Award (2009)
🏆 Letter Award (2008)
🏆 Making A Difference Award (2008)
🏆 Millennium Scholarship (2007)

Visit my websites:
fulfillmentiq.com | ecomlogisticspodcast.com

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been heads down with my team preparing for the State of Logistics Innovation Summit.

As we sit here at T-1, I can’t help but pause and appreciate the depth of conversations that have shaped every session.
 
We’re unpacking the questions that matter as we head into 2026.
Where fulfillment is really headed as customer expectations rise, cost pressures intensify, and operational complexity becomes the norm.

Why AI cannot succeed without context, grounded data, and a clear operational problem to solve.

How distribution models are shifting: toward more flexible capacity, smarter orchestration, and networks built for volatility, not stability.

And what “intelligent logistics” actually means when you strip away the buzzwords and focus on measurable outcomes. Bringing these insights forward has been a privilege and a reminder that this industry is changing faster than most organizations are ready for.

Tomorrow’s discussions are just the beginning, but I hope the perspectives shared on stage (and the snippets we publish afterward) spark new thinking for the year ahead.  

I’m grateful to all the speakers joining us and bringing their experience into the room: Ninaad Acharya, Tom Schmitt, Jeff Wolpov, Marv Cunningham, Nima Elyassi-Rad, Patrick Nikoletich, Cullen Sanderson, Rajashekar Arutla, Amanda Dorenberg, Nizar Trigui, Catarina Carvalho, Ben Emmrich, Chris Somerville, Rahul (RD) D., Bill Gibson, Swapnil Khopkar
 
So here’s my question to you: technologists, operators, and supply chain leaders: What are your top 3 priorities for 2026?
 
I’d love to hear what’s rising to the top of your list.

#StateOfLogisticsInnovation #LogisticsTech #FulfillmentIQ

Partner @ Fulfillment IQ | Co-Host, eCom Logistics Podcast | Logistics Innovation That Scales

State of Logistics Innovation Countdown Post _ 1 Day To Go

It’s easy to think digital transformation fails because the tech wasn’t right.
But more often, it’s because the data wasn’t.

I’ve been part of enough transformation projects to see the same story play out.
The enthusiasm is high. The new systems are in place. But the data, the thing holding it all together, isn’t clean, consistent, or shared.

And that’s where the problem starts. Teams make decisions on half-truths. Visibility drops. People stop trusting the numbers.

Strong governance gives structure without slowing people down. It keeps everyone aligned while the work keeps moving.

At Fulfillment IQ, that’s what we focus on first. Because without that alignment, even the best tools can’t deliver what they promise.

If you’re in the middle of a transformation and things feel stuck, it might be time to look at your data foundations.

Let’s talk about what you’re seeing.

#DigitalTransformation #DataGovernance #Leadership

World Meditation Foundation

Board Member

Alcott Global

Alcott Global is the world's leading expert in providing Executive Search solutions for our global clients across sectors. We've been globally recognized as the preferred strategic partner for our clients in attracting, retaining and developing talents.

We provide Executive Search solutions for key positions at all pillars of the End-to-End Value Chain: planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, and overall supply chain operations, including executive and non-executive board roles in North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and LATAM. 

Executive Search has been our focus since the very beginning. Besides speed, one of our biggest strengths is our cross-industry network; we capitalize on it to find the best solutions. We are long-term partners for our clients in attracting and retaining top talent.

- Check out our latest opportunities: https://jobs.alcottglobal.com/

- To learn more about Alcott Global, visit: https://alcottglobal.com/

- “From Source to Sold” is a great book, that offers insightful lessons from supply chain experts, thought leaders, and industry disruptors on what made their careers successful in global value chains: https://sourcetosold.com/

- Leaders in Supply Chain & Logistics Podcast: https://alcottglobal.com/podcasts

Managing Director, Europe and US

Managing Director Europe

Genioo

Fully responsible for global talent acquisition agenda, covering senior roles in client delivery, commercial and operations. 

Genioo is an innovative top-tier management consulting firm. We are one of the fastest growing consultancies in Life Sciences and operate globally with hub locations in Zug, London, Berlin, New York, Boston, and Dallas. We work alongside our world class clients to deliver critical projects that translate their big ideas into practical reality – and add lasting value to their business.

Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Manage and grow the global senior freelancers community. Provide strategic staffing solutions for Genioo's global projects. Strong focus in TechOps, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, R&D.

Global Talent Manager

Korn Ferry 光辉国际

- Manage full cycle executive searches in Consumer Goods and Retail sectors, covering all functions: CEO, COO, Digital/E-commerce, Strategy, Marketing/Sales, HR, Supply Chain, R&D, etc. 
- Manage full circle executive searches in supply chain functions across industries, covering these functions: COO, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Services, Quality, Operational Excellence, etc.
- Founder of China Talent Management in Europe.

Senior Engagement Manager, Global Supply Chain Practice & EMEA Consumer Goods Practice

Heidrick & Struggles 海德斯哲

- Managing full cycle of executive searches in Consumer Goods sector covering all functions, and searches in Supply Chain functions covering all sectors
- Member of Global Consumer Goods Practice, covering these functions: CEO, GM, CFO, COO, CHRO, R&D, CPO, CSCO, CCO.
- Global Supply Chain & Operations Practice: specializes in international supply chain function assignments covering Financial Services, Real Estate, Consumer, Life Sciences, Industrial, Retails, and Transportation & Logistics sectors.
- Founder of China Talent Pool in Europe

Engagement Manager, Global Supply Chain & Operations Practice

Supply Chain & Operations Practice: specializes in international supply chain function assignments covering Financial Services, Real Estate, Consumer, Life Sciences, Industrial, Retails, and Transportation & Logistics sectors. Placed a number of Procurement and Supply Chain executives in blue chip companies.

Senior Associate, Global Supply Chain & Operations Practice

Esmertec

Marketing Communications

Finance Accountant & Contract Administrator

Agricultural Bank of China

Client Manager

Connector | Headhunter in Supply Chain & Logistics & Operations

ABC - Always Be Connecting is my motto. I thrive in connecting people and helping organizations succeed with the right talents. I'm passionate about contributing to the Global Value Chain Community. 

ABOUT ME: 
- 18 years in global Executive Search and Talent Acquisition
- Across sectors: FMCG, Life Sciences, Industrial, EPC, Private Equity, Logistics
- Expertise: COO, CSCO, CFO, CRO, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Sustainability, Planning, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, TechOps, Engineering, EHS.
- Founder of the talents pool “Chinese Executives in Europe”
- Headhunter, career consultant, podcaster, event moderator
- Solo singer, active yogi, well-being practitioner
- Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, English and German

Fei Yu 余笑飞

A CEO shared at dinner: 
“Fei, the market is full of people looking for jobs…but very few who are hungry. I don’t need more CVs. I need people who want to win.”

He wasn’t talking about working 14 hours a day.

He meant hunger, that inner fire that doesn’t depend on titles, bonuses, or constant supervision.

So true! Over 19 years in executive search, I’ve noticed: 

Many people are skilled. Many people are experienced. But very few are hungry.

“Hunger” looks like this:
- You raise your hand before someone asks.
- You see opportunities where others see problems.
- You refuse to stay comfortable when you know you can grow.
- You play to win, not to be comfortable 

Hunger is the real competitive advantage. 


#Leadership #Talent #MindsetMatters #CareerGrowth #FutureOfWork

Super Connector | Headhunter for Supply Chain & Operations Executives | Helping PE Firms & CEOs Build A-Teams

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Most people don’t realise this:
It’s not time we are running out of.
It’s attention.

We start the day with a clear mind and full focus…Then the leaks begin:

🔔 Notifications that interrupt before we even think
- Meetings without intention
- Social media that pulls us into everyone else’s life
- Endless short videos designed to keep us hooked
- Multitasking, the busiest way to go nowhere

By the time we reach the work that truly matters, only a few drops are left for real progress.

After 20 years working with global leaders, one pattern is unmistakable:

Those who grow the fastest protect their attention the most.

They are not superhuman. They simply decide what deserves their mind, and what doesn’t. The master of career is also master of focus. 

In a world full of noise, attention is our rarest strength. Where your attention goes, your life follows.

What is one distraction you’re ready to close this week?

And for leaders: 
How do you protect your team from losing focus to the endless noise around them?

#Leadership #Focus #Productivity #Mindfulness #Career

#WeekendPost  People don’t burn out from work. They burn out from how they talk to themselves.

This weekend, I hiked with an executive friend recovering from burnout. She told me:
“I didn’t burn out from work and politics. I burned out from constant self-criticism."

So true! We are often stuck with: “What did I do wrong?”

We’re taught to scan for flaws, push harder, be better. But we forget:
You don’t grow by attacking yourself.
You grow by rewarding yourself.

When you acknowledge yourself:
Your confidence rises.
Your energy returns.
Your mind becomes a friend again.

So instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?”
Ask, “What did I do right today?”

Sustainable success doesn’t come from self-criticism.
It comes from self-compassion.
From learning to clap for yourself before the world does.

When was the last time you rewarded yourself?

#Leadership #WellBeing #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters

How Kraft Heinz won the National Games, without being a sponsor? 
In Guangzhou, the 15th Chinese National Games have filled the city with excitement.

Athletes competed. Brands competed.
But the first to win hearts wasn’t an official sponsor.  
It was from Heinz, with 34 tomatoes. 🍅

Heinz turned each tomato stem into a tiny “athlete,” representing all 34 sports at the Games. And the line said it all:

“The tomatoes that want to win are all in Heinz.” 😄  

No AI gimmicks, no celebrities, no noise. Just creativity and cultural relevance.

The campaign exploded across social media! 

This is brilliant! Proof that creativity beats budget. 
- No sponsorship fees, yet exposure equal to official partners. 
- A design-led story that fits with the event. 
- Emotional connection through humor and local pride. 

That’s the kind of creativity people remember. 
Simple. Smart. Cute. Authentic.

#Inspiration #Marketing #Creativity #Leadership #Storytelling

We are excited to partner with a leading global mobile device company in the search for their Global Head of Planning, based in Hong Kong.

If you have deep expertise in high-volume, fast-innovation electronics supply chains, this is a rare opportunity to shape a world-class global planning organization.

Apply directly online: https://lnkd.in/dj7rZ68R

#SupplyChain #ExecutiveSearch #Planning #Hiring #CareerOpportunity

The next era of supply chain excellence won’t be defined by how big you are — but by how fast you can move.

As Duncan Angove, CEO of Blue Yonder, shared so powerfully: transformation begins the moment we allow AI to elevate us, when decisions, systems, and people flow together in real time.

Because in a world where markets can shift in milliseconds, clarity becomes strength… and precision becomes your true advantage.

listen to the postcast: https://lnkd.in/eBgBjTC2

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⦿ Partner with us in recruiting top executive talent in the value chain, technology, and logistics space.
#AlcottGlobal #LeadersInSupplyChain #Podcast #SupplyChain #Career

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