Lt Col Atul Holkar, Supply Chain Professional, Geopolitics commentator, Global speaker — CEO
I am currently associated with Varun Beverages Ltd (The Bevco) in South Africa, leading and supporting initiatives across supply chain, operations, and logistics. With 30+ years of leadership experience, I have driven large-scale operational excellence across FMCG, retail, e-commerce, and defence ecosystems, managing complex, multi-location supply chains and high-impact transformation programs. My work has consistently focused on resilience, cost optimization, service levels, and execution discipline. I am an alumnus of MIT, Kellogg, ISB, IIM, IIT, and UCLA, with advanced training in operations strategy, global supply chain management, logistics, and materials management. In addition to corporate roles, I have served as a Senior Fellow at NITISARA, contributed to executive education as a visiting faculty member, and delivered keynotes at national and international forums on leadership, operations, and strategy. I bring experience as a co-founder and board-level advisor to multiple ventures, offering a strong blend of corporate governance, strategic execution, and operational rigor. My professional interests include building future-ready supply chains, mentoring leadership talent, and enabling organizations to scale with discipline and clarity.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain Management expert with extensive experience in FMCG and retail sectors.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Experience: 39 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Career Development
Career Highlights
- 30+ years of leadership experience in supply chain management.
- Expertise in operational excellence across diverse industries.
- Strong background in mentoring and strategic execution.
Work Experience
BevCo
Head of Supply Chain Management (1 yr 5 mos)
PepsiCo - Varun Beverages Ltd
Director Commercial and Supply Chain Management (2 yrs 6 mos)
Woxsen University
Executive Fellow (2 yrs 2 mos)
NITISARA
Senior Fellow (2 yrs 9 mos)
SpeedFund
CoFounder, CEO & Managing Partner, India and Southeast Asia (2 yrs 8 mos)
NearJi (Formerly DwarBuddy)
Co-Founder, Building NearJi (2 yrs 11 mos)
CNN-News18
Geopolitics & Defence expert (2 yrs 1 mo)
VeProkure Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Co-founder (4 yrs 5 mos)
Art of Working AOW
Founder & Chief Career Designer (5 yrs 4 mos)
PepsiCo VBL
Head Of Supply Chain Management, VBL Pepsico (2 yrs 3 mos)
RJCORP
Senior Vice President Merchandising and Supply Chain J Mart Convenience Stores Chain (2 yrs 8 mos)
FrieslandCampina
Supply Chain Management, Africa (Business Group EMEA) (1 yr 6 mos)
PepsiCo - Varun Beverages Ltd
Senior Vice President ,Head Supply Chain Management (2 yrs 6 mos)
Vice President,Head Supply Chain Management (1 yr 5 mos)
Reliance Retail
Cluster Head SCM, Gurgaon (2 yrs 1 mo)
DGM (SCM), Madhya Pradesh (9 mos)
Indian Army
CEO , SCM (20 yrs)
Education
Senior Executive Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Post Graduate Program - Supply Chain & Value Chain Management at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Education at Indian School of Business
Post Graduation at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
The Science of Happiness at Work at University of California, Berkeley
Professional Education at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Career Designing- Stanford Life Design Lab at Stanford University
Advance certification at Leiden University
Post Graduate Diploma Business Administration at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
PG Diploma at Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
