Chris Basoukeas focuses on identification of growth strategies and opportunities for operations improvement at CMA companies and prospective investments. Mr. Basoukeas’ industry knowledge and experience in manufacturing, concentrating on supply chain management (including production planning, inventory management, negotiating supplier partnerships and implementing manufacturing performance metrics) are areas where his contribution enhances business value.
Prior to joining CMA, Mr. Basoukeas spent sixteen years owning and managing an independent consulting firm. He worked with a wide range of businesses, from the Fortune 500 to middle market sized clients, providing cost savings and increased efficiency in many industries, including chemicals, warehousing, industrial supply, heat-treating, consumer products, glass-making, nutritional supplements, and food & beverage. Mr. Basoukeas helped develop the external market business segment of Grainger Consulting Services (a division of W.W. Grainger, Inc.), where he was responsible for developing a consulting business infrastructure. At Coopers & Lybrand Consulting, he developed strategies for improving supply chain performance for numerous consumer and industrial product companies. Beginning his career at Procter & Gamble, Mr. Basoukeas had plant leadership positions in both Folgers Coffee and Paper Products Divisions.
Mr. Basoukeas earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.