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ABOUT US
Connecting the dots is what we're all about.
Our deepest commitment
To help clients understand how a changing world will affect businesses today and in the future, and make better choices towards becoming more resilient, efficient and adaptable to new realities. We are here to deliver impact, not to be interesting.
Our history
We are a division of Expeditors, one of the world’s foremost supply-chain companies. At our origin is a very simple question often posed by business leaders across the world: how do we make sense of a changing world and its impact on our global footprint, operations and supply chains?
Geopolitics, macroeconomics and sustainability are widely talked about, but often separately. They can be too complex to connect with business insights. Companies understand that they matter, but sometimes struggle to see ‘how’ in concrete, quantifiable ways. Or companies may understand ‘how’ without seeing where it is all going in the future.
We are the first end-to-end firm to fill that gap. We look at strategy, operations, supply chains, geopolitics, macroeconomics and sustainability in an integrated way. We only deliver actionable insights that matter to client aspirations– our priority is to help companies make better decisions, not just be informed. We are client-first, evidence-driven and data-focused.
Our values
We are unbiased, impartial, and neutral.
We say what we mean, and mean what we say.
We put the client's needs ahead of our own.
We deliver on our promises and strive to go beyond.

Avanish Baje
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Avanish Baje
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Avanish Baje is one of Onyx’s Supply Chain Project Engineers, specializing in supply chain design. With almost a decade of experience in the industry, he has executed projects for the supply chains of multiple Fortune 500 companies by understanding client problems and taking data-centric approaches with a focus on improving their bottom line. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in supply chain and logistics from Toulouse Business School, France, and is a PMI-certified associate in project management. He strongly believes in “Kaizen,” or the continuous improvement philosophy.

Erik Barkans
Managing Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Erik Barkans
Managing Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Erik brings 20 years of experience in supply chain design and network optimization to Onyx. He began his career in logistics transportation operations, then moved to a new role as a supply chain engineer with Expeditors. Over the years he has held various leadership roles including Senior Engineer, Engineering Manager for the Americas, Consultant and currently serves as the Managing Consultant for the Onyx Supply Chain Design team.

Nicolaas Beehler
Senior Director, Supply Chain Design
Nicolaas Beehler
Senior Director, Supply Chain Design
Nicolaas has over twenty years of experience working on international business projects. The majority of his career has been spent working with software systems to aid multinational companies to navigate cross-border regulatory requirements. He holds a Bachelor degree in International Studies, a Masters of International Business Administration, and is a licenced U.S. Customs Broker.

Prerna Bhardwaj
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Prerna Bhardwaj
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Prerna Bhardwaj is a Senior Logistics Engineer on our team whose expertise includes network optimization, cost modeling, solution design, and carbon footprint assessment. She has led logistics cost modeling, center-of-gravity analysis, and network optimization to help clients design efficient, resilient supply chains across the automotive, healthcare, retail, and logistics sectors. With over 10 years of experience her work supports strategic initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency and business impact for her clients. She holds a dual Post Graduate Certification in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence from Great Lakes Institute of Management and Texas McCombs School of Business, along with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Amith Binoj
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Amith Binoj
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Amith John Binoj is one of Onyx’s Supply Chain Project Engineers, specializing in supply chain design. With previous experience in the Business Intelligence space, Amith is dedicated to developing accurate data solutions that optimize models, reduce costs, and enhance environmental sustainability, directly impacting client outcomes. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from RV College of Engineering Bangalore, India.

Max Boath
Sr Analyst, Sustainability and Data
Max Boath
Sr Analyst, Sustainability and Data
Max is a senior analyst in Onyx’s sustainability practice. Prior to joining Onyx, he advised multinational clients on ESG challenges and strategies. Max led global client programs in sustainable supply chain certifications, product traceability, and green building initiatives. Max holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from the University of Oregon, an MS in Sustainable Forestry from Oregon State University, and a BA from the University of Richmond.

Leonardo Carrasco
Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Leonardo Carrasco
Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Leo has over 10 years of experience working in supply chain programs with a diverse range of roles such as IT Consultant, Logistics Engineer, Operations Improvement Manager, Program Manager and is now our Supply Chain Design Senior Consultant. Leo is a solutions-driven engineer that is passionate on linking business and data, he loves taking a deeper understanding of the data and create supply chain models that answer strategic questions and provide valuable insights to our clients. He holds a Masters in Operations Research from the University of British Columbia, a Masters in Business Administration and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from the ITESM Guadalajara.

Prajeet Dhagat
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Prajeet Dhagat
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Prajeet is a Senior Logistics Engineer with expertise in network optimization, procurement strategies, cost modeling, and solution design. With over 10 years of industry experience spanning the automobile, e-commerce, and logistics consulting sectors, he has successfully led 3PL implementations, strategic cost-saving initiatives, and greenfield logistics projects, driving significant efficiencies. For the past three years at Expeditors, he has been involved in logistics cost modeling, network optimization, center-of-gravity analysis, solution design, and carbon footprint assessments. He holds a Postgraduate Certification in Computational Data Science from IISc, Bengaluru, a Post Graduate Diploma in Management in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.

Craig Elwin
Head of Business Development
Craig Elwin
Head of Business Development
Craig has more than 15 years of experience in growth consulting for a global market research agency and a further 7 years in international trade and finance for a major Japanese trading house. He has worked with clients across the globe with a particular focus on solution development, analytics and data science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management science from the University of Wales (Swansea) and an MBA from Henley Management College in the UK.

Janet Fragoso
Senior Manager, Trade Policy and Regulations
Janet Fragoso
Senior Manager, Trade Policy and Regulations
Janet is Onyx’s Trade Policy and Regulations Senior Manager. She has over a decade of experience in customs and compliance, serving clients from the automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, technology, and steel sectors. Prior to her employment with Expeditors and then Onyx, Janet worked for KPMG and Livingston International. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the Valencian International University, holds a Tax Law Diploma from Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM), a Diploma in Energy Law from Escuela Libre de Derecho (ELD) and has a Bachelor’s Law Degree from the University of Sonora. Janet has also achieved the TOLES and PLIDA certifications.

Katy Greve
Director, Onyx Sustainability
Katy Greve
Director, Onyx Sustainability
Katy has over 20 years of experience navigating industry transitions in technology, financial services, and healthcare. Her current focus is on sustainability in supply chain and logistics. Katy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from University of Washington and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Executive Leadership from Seattle University. She has consulted with business and technology leaders to drive strategic initiatives and foster innovation.

Jarrett Hendricks
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Design
Jarrett Hendricks
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Design
Jarrett has over twenty-five years of experience in international logistics, with expertise in supply chain visibility, modeling, and design. He pioneered the use of digital twin technology for the supply chain and is now focused on leveraging supply chain design for increased efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability. He holds a BS in Information Systems, an MBA from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business and is pursuing a Master of Sustainability Leadership degree at ASU’s College of Global Futures.

Katherine Iaquinto
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Katherine Iaquinto
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Katherine Iaquinto is a consultant with Onyx. Her role is to guide clients through iterations of their supply chain network design, identifying cost and performance levers, and modeling potential solutions. She brings 14 years of experience across business case scenario modeling and designing cost savings studies. Her twin passions are process improvement and data science. She holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington and a master's degree in Analytics from Georgia Tech's H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Adam Karson
Chief Economist
Adam Karson
Chief Economist
Adam has more than twenty years of experience as an economic advisor to global leaders across a range of industries. He has extensive experience in the U.S., Europe, and Middle East. Adam most recently worked at Chevron as a Senior Economist, and he is responsible for Onyx's macroeconomic analysis and forecasting. Adam earned a Bachelor degree with honors in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Public Policy from Duke University.

Gopi Krishna
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Gopi Krishna
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Gopi is a Senior Logistics Engineer with more than 15 years of experience in supply chain consulting, process improvement, system design and product development. His area of expertise covers strategic network design, demand and supply planning, multi-echelon inventory optimization and service management. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, and a Master’s degree in International Business Administration with Operations Management as specialization.

Fernanda Kroup
Vice President | Head of Onyx Strategic Insights
Fernanda Kroup
Vice President | Head of Onyx Strategic Insights
Fernanda has more than twenty years of experience in management consulting, geopolitics and macroeconomic analysis. She has lived and worked in four continents, serving clients in technology, heavy industries, basic metals, financial services, retail and consumer goods. A native of Brazil, Fernanda has earned bachelor degrees in Law from the University of São Paulo and in International Relations from the Pontifical University of São Paulo, as well as a Masters of International Affairs from Columbia University.

Vinoth Kumar
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Vinoth Kumar
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Vinoth Kumar is one of Onyx’s Senior Logistics Engineers. With over 11 years of experience in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing logistics strategies across various industries, his areas of expertise include network design, data modeling, inventory control, material planning, and supply chain analytics. Vinoth has a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and is passionate about transforming complex logistics challenges into opportunities for growth, efficiency, and long-term success.

Justin Kyngdon
Principal, Supply Chain Design
Justin Kyngdon
Principal, Supply Chain Design
Justin is a Supply Chain Design Principal who brings over 20 years of supply chain expertise to the table, with extensive experience across the Asia Pacific region. Having lived and worked in this dynamic market, he provides strategic consultancy services to logistics and supply chain leaders, helping them navigate the complex trade environment unique to the region. He holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales and is a recognized thought leader, serving as a guest lecturer at leading universities and trade institutions.

Rachel Li
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Rachel Li
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Rachel is Supply Chain Design Consultant with over 6 years of experience in supply chain management specializing in logistics optimization, network design and driving strategic initiatives for global organizations. Prior to joining Expeditors, Rachel spent several years in the Healthcare industry and Singapore Post, later focusing on cross-border e-commerce logistics solutions and design. Rachel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Bioengineering from Nanyang Technological University, a master’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from National University of Singapore as well as a MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management with MIT.

Nathan Mayes
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Nathan Mayes
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Nathan Mayes began his career with Expeditors in 2015 as a logistics engineer, where he gained a solid foundation in supply chain design and transportation optimization. After a brief hiatus to travel the world and work with a French supply chain consultancy, Nathan returned to the Supply Chain Design team in 2023 as a consultant, bringing valuable global experience to his role. Nathan holds a master's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Washington, where he focused his research on logistics modeling methods to reduce carbon emissions.

Matthew Mckenzie
Data Architect
Matthew Mckenzie
Data Architect
Matthew is Onyx’s data architect with over 10 years of experience in supply chain systems and data. Previously, he built the architecture and engineered data for new products in the Expeditors Strategy and Innovation division. Matthew is dedicated to developing cutting-edge data solutions that integrate macroeconomic and geopolitical factors to assess and forecast their impacts on client’s supply chains. He holds a degree in Business Finance with a minor in Economics.

Wes Mupararano
Principal, Supply Chain Design
Wes Mupararano
Principal, Supply Chain Design
As a Supply Chain Design Principal, Wes assists customers and clients in enhancing supply chain performance through data, advanced analytics and collaborative improvement projects. Wes joined Expeditors in 2011 and is based in their European Regional Headquarters in London, UK. Prior to this, Wes spent several years in logistics engineering, driving many hundreds of projects from the initial idea or hypothesis, through to comprehensive project deliverables. He is passionate about designing operationally sound and complete supply chain solutions that enable customers to make informed decisions, having considered the many cost and performance trade-offs that are important to them. His combined experience spans over 20 years in the logistics & supply chain industry from both customer and logistics provider perspectives.

Harvey Musgrave
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Harvey Musgrave
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Harvey is a Supply Chain Design Consultant who works with clients to model current and future state scenarios for all aspects of their supply chain. His strong focus on data-driven logistics solutions provides clients with mitigation strategies that build resilience, responsiveness and agility into their network and operations while considering cost, performance, and carbon emissions. He holds a MSci in Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics from the University of Nottingham and has completed the Expeditors Management Trainee program, an 18-month immersive leadership development course providing a complete overview of the logistics industry.

Suryo Nugroho
Senior Analyst, Southeast Asia
Suryo Nugroho
Senior Analyst, Southeast Asia
Suryo is a seasoned Southeast Asia policy expert with 12 years of experience in policy analysis, geopolitics, and supply chain management. He currently leads Onyx's Southeast Asia work and previously worked for six years at the Asian Development Bank Institute in Tokyo and the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. He also spent four years in private sector roles across Ukraine, Singapore, and the UK. Suryo holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Middlesex University, London.

Santhanam Rajagopalan
Technical Manager, Supply Chain Design
Santhanam Rajagopalan
Technical Manager, Supply Chain Design
Dr. Santhanam Rajagopalan is a Technical Manager with our Supply Chain Design team. His areas of expertise and focus include inventory and network optimization, transportation flow modeling, risk reduction, data analytics and end-to-end supply chain strategy. He has over 18 years of experience in the industry and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and certifications from CSCP, CIERP, APICS and IATA-FIATA.

Dhanapal Ramasamy
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Dhanapal Ramasamy
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Dhanapal is a logistics engineer with over 11 years of industry experience, focusing on statistical analysis, forecasting, data analytics, data visualization and strategic reporting. Most recently, his projects have included network design, data modeling, ETL processes, supply chain analytics, demand forecasting, and data analytics. He also has worked in developing end-to-end forecasting solutions using machine learning and time series algorithms. He holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Karthik Ravirajan
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Karthik Ravirajan
Senior Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Karthik Ravirajan is a Senior Logistics Engineer on our team. He has over 16 years of experience across multiple industries. His expertise includes supply chain consulting, business process re-engineering, process excellence and operations consulting. He holds a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from the MIT Scale program.

Hack Russell
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Hack Russell
Consultant, Supply Chain Design
Hack Russell is a Supply Chain Design Consultant and 15-year veteran at Expeditors. He has over 10 years’ experience running order management and customs brokerage operations. Over the past 3 years, Hack has managed hundreds of supply chain design projects for customers of all industries and sizes. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Tennessee, a Micromasters certification in Supply Chain from MITx, and is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker.

Denis Sieminski
Director Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain Design
Denis Sieminski
Director Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain Design
Denis Sieminski is the Director of Logistics Engineering. In his current role, Denis oversees the technical aspects of Onyx Supply Chain Design, from the methods and processes used in data acquisition, modeling design and visualization, as well as the technical tools and environment used by team members and those visible to customers. Denis has been with Expeditors for 25 years, most of them working in supply chain design. Prior to his time at Expeditors, Denis was with The Boeing Company and General Electric. All told, he has almost 4 decades of experience in supply chain and logistics.

Olivia Tan Jia Yi
Senior Analyst, China
Olivia Tan Jia Yi
Senior Analyst, China
Olivia is a senior analyst in Onyx’s Asia Practice and leads the firm’s work on China, in addition to other regional and industry-level analysis. Prior to joining Onyx, Olivia was an Asia analyst in the corporate intelligence sector. She is a Pacific Forum Young Leader and formerly an Ong Chit Chung scholar at the National University of Singapore. She is currently pursuing a master’s in international political economy from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Melissa Taylor
Director of Geopolitical Research
Melissa Taylor
Director of Geopolitical Research
Melissa Taylor is Onyx’s Director of Geopolitical Research. She oversees the delivery of geopolitical and policy analysis at Onyx, providing clients with actionable insights to navigate a changing world. Her work in risk advisory and analysis for multinationals at the intersection of geopolitics, industry, and supply chains has spanned well over a decade. She holds a Master’s in Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics from the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics from Hendrix College.

Sarah Unbehaun
Data Scientist, Onyx Sustainability
Sarah Unbehaun
Data Scientist, Onyx Sustainability
Sarah is a data scientist in Onyx’s sustainability practice. Her focus is on data quality and machine learning in support of sustainability in supply chains. Her previous work includes data projects aligned with corporate innovation as well as freight logistics. She holds a Master of Public Policy and MA in German and European Studies from Georgetown University and a BA from Smith College.

Harish Venkatesan
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Harish Venkatesan
Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Design
Harish is a logistics engineer on our team, where he works on a variety of projects with our Supply Chain Design practice, including network optimization studies and tariff comparisons. He joins our team with previous supply chain industry experience and a degree in Management & Engineering.

Shane Wood
Principal, Supply Chain Design
Shane Wood
Principal, Supply Chain Design
Shane brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to his role as Supply Chain Design Principal. With his solid operational background, he’s able to transform complex problems into practical roadmaps. He works with clients across diverse industries and company sizes to navigate supply chain volatility by cutting through noise and delivering actionable solutions - from smaller teams working out how to scale to optimizing global supply networks for large multinationals. Shane is fluent in Spanish and holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business.

Gabriela Yáñez
Economist
Gabriela Yáñez
Economist
Gabriela is Onyx’s Economist. She has over twenty years of experience in public economics, specializing in data modeling and econometrics. She has an understanding of both broad economic trends and detailed economic principles. Her skills in forecasting and data analysis have been applied across various sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, aerospace, and automotive. Gabriela has also dedicated five years to developing both international and local value chains. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, a Master’s in Public Economics, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Economics from Tecnológico de Monterrey.