Algi Annamalai

Algi (Alagappan) Annamalai is an accomplished procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc., since August 2020, Annamalai previously held the position of Head of R&D Procurement at GSK, overseeing diverse global teams for Research and Development functions. Annamalai's career includes significant roles at Novartis, where responsibilities encompassed global procurement strategy and leading cost reduction transformations, as well as the development of procurement shared service centers. Additional experience includes consulting and leadership positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bear Stearns/JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer, and Changepond Technologies, with a strong focus on procurement processes and systems across multiple organizations.