Press release from the issuing company:
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive has named Toshiba America Business Solutions vice pesident of operations and logistics Heidi Allen-Briscoe as one of the winners of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award. The award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
“Every year, the award winners amaze me. Regardless of the disruptions, economic uncertainty, and other industry challenges, these women in supply chain winners are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “In correlation with the theme of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, these female logistics leaders are rising up; they’re strengthening leadership pipelines, enforcing a people-first leadership approach, spearheading new product introductions, and transforming the way the industry views women in supply chain. I couldn’t be more proud of this year’s winners.”
Allen-Briscoe oversees Toshiba’s nationwide operations and logistics operations. Her responsibilities include managing the company’s product inventory and 10 warehouses throughout the Eastern United States. Continuously demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication since joining Toshiba in 2010, Allen-Briscoe is a key person behind the company’s success and profitability.
Known for her thoughtful leadership style, Allen-Briscoe is dedicated to helping others grow while keeping people at the center of every decision. She finds balance by spending time with her husband and grown children. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, reading, and spending time with friends.
“Heidi is a highly dedicated, innovative and thoughtful executive who places people first while leading our nationwide logistics operations,” states Toshiba America Business Solutions Senior Vice President and General Manager Rob Organ. “She is so very deserving to win such a prestigious award and everyone who collaborates with Heidi is beaming with pride for her.”
