Northeast Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition  Author Biographies and Presentations

Theresa Metty, C.P.M.
Metty Advisory Group
Institute for Supply Management™
Board Member

2006 Conference Keynote


Theresa Metty, C.P.M., is CEO of Metty Advisory Group. She formerly was senior vice president and CPO for Motorola, Inc., where she oversaw all direct purchases, ranging from components and materials to third-party services and software. Prior to being CPO, Metty served as senior vice president and general manager of the supply chain for Motorola's largest business unit — Mobile Devices.

Prior to joining Motorola in November 2000, Metty was vice president of procurement at IBM, responsible for $45 billion in purchases. Metty was a key driver of change at IBM and achieved outstanding results in procurement transformation, cost reduction and client satisfaction, which contributed to IBM's winning the Medal of Professional Excellence in 1999.

A graduate of the University of Hartford's School of Business, Metty is on the Purchasing Council of the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). She is also an active member of the Executive Advisory Board for Supply Management, and serves on the Advisory Board for the R. Gene Richter Supply Management Scholarship Program. Metty has served on the boards of directors for the National Minority Supplier Development Council and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. She is a frequent speaker on supply management and procurement issues and enjoys spending time with those interested in this exciting profession. Metty is also an active mentor for dozens of women seeking professional growth and advancement.

2006 Conference Abstract
The War on Complexity (keynote address)