Leadership Team
Our team is made of seasoned procurement professionals with a deep understanding of procurement best practices. Axia is led by partners that have 20+ years of experience and a proven track record of consistently driving results as sourcing leaders, practitioners and consultants across industries.
Gary Stoddard - Partner
Gary provides executive leadership on the business strategy and client engagement at Axia. With 28 years of global cross industry procurement leadership experience working in dozens of countries, his ability to adapt culturally and positively engage with all levels of business stakeholders has been the foundation for success. Gary has deep knowledge of organizational development, procurement transformation, category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier risk / performance improvement. This has enabled significant procurement transformation programs that have improved performance and increased supply chain resilience, delivering over $1bn in savings and sustainable value. Prior to the last 18 years of consulting, Gary worked for 10 years in senior commercial and procurement management roles at Rolls-Royce in the aerospace industry.
Artellia Warren - Partner
Artellia is a seasoned strategic sourcing and project leader with 20 years of direct and indirect procurement management across Fortune 500 companies. Her diverse industry background encompasses various sectors including Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Pulp & Paper, Energy, Oil & Gas, Retail, Travel, and Distribution. Artellia has successfully sourced, optimized, and contracted over $5 billion in corporate spend. Her innovative cost management solutions and robust risk mitigation strategies showcase her ability to drive mutually beneficial outcomes for stakeholders and suppliers. Artellia's unique perspective allows her to strategically manage projects by identifying opportunities and risks through parallels in other industries. Recognized as an effective strategist, negotiator, multi-level communicator, and cross-functional team leader, she brings a wealth of skills to every project.