Jeff Ball

Proven record delivering more than $500 Million of economic value through procurement, supply chain, vendor management, cost reduction and business development initiatives. Optimized multi-billion direct/indirect expense/revenue portfolios across key partners, distributors and supplier ecosystems. 25 years of expertise in sourcing, partner/business development, strategy, IT, general management and operations, global procurement, logistics, and international business process optimization, all acquired through experience at A&P, News Corporation, KPMG Consulting, Mitchell Madison Group, and Sears Roebuck. Serving as a Corporate Vice-President at The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, managing a multi-billion dollar vendor portfolio, spanning more than 200 direct merchandise and purchased expense categories. Focus is exclusively on cost reduction and cash flow as well as revenue generation. Previously served as a Naval Officer during the Persian Gulf conflict. Graduate of Yale University, earned an M.B.A with Distinction, concentrating in Finance and Strategy. Awarded dual B.S in Applied Mathematics and Physics, Magna Cum Laude.