Third-party logistics leadership

Scot Gerry is the Senior European Operations Director for Alloga, a Cencora company. In this role, Scot leads warehousing and transport operations across Alloga’s European network, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery at optimized costs. He is focused on building a unified operational approach across Alloga’s territories, driving collaboration among national operations directors, and enhancing service excellence for customers and patients alike.

Scot brings over 25 years of experience in supply chain and operations leadership across various industries. He began his career with IBM, where he gained expertise in supply chain management. He then transitioned to a privately owned business, followed by senior leadership roles at SIG, where he served as Group Supply Chain Director overseeing large-scale operations. Scot later moved to McBride, working in European operations and supply chain within the retail sector. These diverse experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of operational principles and the importance of engaging directly with teams on the ground to drive meaningful improvements.

A strong advocate for addressing challenges head-on, Scot’s leadership philosophy is guided by the principle of tackling difficult tasks first and fostering a culture of honesty and collaboration. He emphasizes the importance of truth-telling and fast feedback as key drivers for operational improvement. Putting people first is also central to his approach, ensuring that team members remain motivated and engaged to deliver on Alloga’s mission.

Scot is inspired by the critical role Alloga plays in the healthcare supply chain, recognizing the life-changing impact of its operations. He is particularly enthusiastic about fostering synergies across Cencora and leveraging the company’s global scale to drive Alloga’s growth and innovation. Currently, Scot is focused on uniting Alloga’s operations leadership across Europe to establish a common approach to service excellence and best practices.

In his free time, Scot enjoys playing golf, cycling, and staying active at the gym. A former rugby player, he still enjoys watching matches and attending games with his old teammates.