Effective December 9, Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk is joining Electrolux Group to take on the role of Chief Procurement Officer, responsible for the procurement strategy of direct and indirect materials, logistic services and product sourcing. She will report to Electrolux Group’s CEO and be part of Group management.
Shi-Verdaasdonk comes from Dyson, where her most recent position was Chief Supply Chain Officer, where she led the end-to-end supply chain of the Dyson global network. Prior to that she worked as Group Director for Global Manufacturing and Procurement at Dyson. She was also responsible for global quality and manufacturing at Signify.
Prior to these positions, Shi-Verdaasdonk worked for Electrolux Group between 2010 and 2015 in a variety of global director roles within manufacturing and quality.
“It’s great to be back,” says Shi-Verdaasdonk. “I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience to drive impactful results, while contributing to the success and growth of the Group, especially at a time when cost competitiveness and supply resilience have been greatly impacting our industry. I approach this dynamic environment with determination and innovative thinking.”
Trained as an aerospace engineer originally, Shi-Verdaasdonk’s work is well known and she is a recognized global supply chain leader as well as a passionate advocate of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
“Michelle’s expertise, experience and vision will be invaluable to the Group as we continue to grow and innovate,” says Electrolux Group CEO Jonas Samuelson. “Her appointment was a collaborative effort with Yannick Fierling, our incoming CEO, and together we are confident in Michelle’s abilities to balance cost, quality and efficiency. She has a proven track record of navigating complex supply chains and building strong partnerships, and we wish her a warm welcome to Electrolux Group.”
