Joel Blanchard

Joel Blanchard is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, currently serving as Senior Vice President of the Group Purchasing Organization and Brand Supply Chain at Inspire Brands since April 2022. Previously, Joel held several leadership roles at Georgia-Pacific LLC from 2013 to 2022, notably as Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, where responsibilities included optimizing Total Cost of Ownership and managing spend strategies. Joel also served in various capacities focused on supply chain strategy for Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products and Professional categories. Prior experience includes a Project Leader role at The Boston Consulting Group and an Investment Banking Summer Associate position at Macquarie Capital. Joel's military background includes serving as a Finance Officer in the US Army, where notable leadership and resource management skills were developed. Joel earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.