Johnson & Johnson Chief Procurement Officer Named as ISM Board Chair

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Hans Melotte, was named Institute for Supply Management® (ISM) Board Chair at the Annual ISM Membership Meeting on January 22, 2015 in Chandler, Arizona.

"The expertise and guidance that Hans Melotte can provide to ISM will prove invaluable to the future of procurement and supply management," said ISM Chief Executive Officer, Thomas W. Derry. "We are looking forward to working together to address supply chain's highest level challenges and help shape the rising leaders in the profession."

Melotte's career spans more than 20 years of impressive achievements, in multiple geographies and disciplines. In 2013, he was named as one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Thought Leader CPOs" in the USA, and in 2010, he was honored as the "Procurement Leader of the Year."  His career accomplishments align with ISM's mission to advance the practice of supply chain management to drive value and competitive advantage for industry professionals.

"Serving as the new chair of the ISM Board of Directors is a great honor, and I couldn't be more excited," said Melotte. "As companies face new challenges and opportunities, ISM continues to be well positioned to offering its 45,000 individual and corporate members the tools they need to be successful. As Chair, I am committed to ensuring that we keep ISM moving in the right direction."

ISM's Board represents diverse industries, and consists of senior-level business leaders that help ISM support the advancement of the profession. For more information about ISM, visit www.ism.ws.

About Institute for Supply Management®
Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first supply management institute in the world. Founded in 1915, ISM's mission is to enhance the value and performance of procurement and supply chain management practitioners and their organizations worldwide. By executing and extending its mission through education, research, standards of excellence and information dissemination – including the renowned monthly ISM® Report On Business® – ISM maintains a strong global influence among individuals and organizations. ISM is a not-for-profit educational association that serves professionals with an interest in supply management who live and work in more than 80 countries. ISM offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD™) qualifications.

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