Benjamin Behrend
Enterprise Transformation Leader | Bridging Strategy & Execution | Former Consulting Partner
- Role
- IT Product Owner, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Georgia-Pacific LLC
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Benjamin Behrend
I’m a transformation leader with 20 years of experience aligning business strategy with enterprise architecture to drive measurable outcomes. My passion lies in bridging the gap between vision and execution - whether through capability-led roadmaps, digital operating models, or cross-functional leadership.With a background in consulting (MHP – A Porsche Company) and an executive MBA (Georgetown University), I bring a global, strategic lens to every challenge. At Georgia-Pacific, I help shape enterprise transformation initiatives that enable agility, innovation, and growth.I thrive at the intersection of business and technology - and I’m always looking to connect with fellow leaders, mentors, and innovators shaping the future of enterprise strategy.
Experience
IT Product Owner, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Feb 2026 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
In my role at Georgia-Pacific, I am responsible for driving IT delivery and strategic planning for the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement capability. This involves managing core procurement applications and leading a global delivery team to optimize and transform procurement capabilities. My efforts are focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and aligning innovative technologies with business objectives.
Education
Burggymnasium Friedberg
Abitur, Business and Mathematics
2000 — 2002
Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
Diplom (FH), Business Informatics
2002 — 2007
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2015 — 2017
Skills
- Medical Devices
- Qdx
- Competitive Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Automotive
- Design Thinking
- Business Process Improvement
- Aerospace Industries
- Multi-Cultural Team Leadership
- Sap Qm
- Sap Implementation
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Integration
- Process Consulting
- Quality Management
- Integration Management
- Lean Management
- Edi
- Project Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Efficient Systems Integration
- Strategic Thinking
- Digital Business Transformation
- Defense Industries
- Management Consulting
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