Mr. Craig Cates

Council Member Biography

Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished goods, technology, outsourced activities, services, as well as direct and indirect goods. Mr. Cates has more than 10 years of experience in sourcing and supply chain management, and has served as Senior Director of Supply Chain Management with LSG Sky Chefs and Director of Materials Management with Sara Lee Corporation. He holds a BS in Finance and Economics from Virginia Commonwealth University and an MS in Finance and Supply Chain Management. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2005 - Unspecified

Consultant, CRAIG CATES

2002 - 2005

General Manager of Supply Chain, DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

2000 - 2002

Senior Director of Supply Chain Management, LSG SKY CHEFS USA, INC.