Inspiring business leaders to think big, be bold, scale, adapt and win.
IS THIS YOU?
Is your retail distribution or supply network constantly disrupted—or just too sluggish to keep up with fast-changing consumer behaviour?
Many of the businesses I work with are facing one (or more) of three core challenges:
- A strategic shift (often tech-led) that’s gone sideways, taking performance with it.
- A major customer change, either a big win or a painful loss that’s thrown your operating model off balance.
- A supply chain that just can’t scale fast enough to match business growth ambitions.
Sometimes the problem is screaming.
Other times, it’s a gnawing sense that something isn’t quite right—and it’s time to look under the hood.
Whether you’re seeking an immediate reset, a sharp diagnostic to steer you back on course, or deeper transformation to future-proof your operations…
You’ve landed in the right place.
Purpose
I work with business leaders who are facing operational pain—or sensing it coming.
Maybe performance is sliding.
Maybe the strategy simply isn’t landing.
Maybe the supply chain is holding everything back.
Maybe a business or division in the portfolio just isn’t delivering
Maybe it’s time to act.
This is where I come in.
I cut through complexity fast—identify what’s broken, what can be saved, and what needs to go.
Then I help you act, rebuild, and move—whether that means a hard reset or a sharp pivot.
I don’t just advise. I deliver business results that matter!
What drives me?
Working with courageous leaders to reimagine performance, build momentum, and execute with precision so you can get back to growth or get ready to exit.
Approach
When it comes to fixing broken or underperforming supply chains, time is money.
Speed, clarity, and decisive execution are essential.
Over the years, I’ve found five alignable elements that, when configured and integrated around a shared vision, ignite transformational momentum. These aren’t buzzwords—they’re levers for rapid and sustainable performance change.
Processes
Systems
Architecture
Culture
KPIs
Intervene. Diagnose. Transform.
Whether you’re battling operational chaos, stuck mid-change, or just sensing your supply chain’s no longer fit for purpose—one thing is clear: inaction is not an option.
Some situations demand a full strategic review—a calm, clear-eyed assessment to map what’s broken, what’s possible, and where opportunities lie.
You need to clarify the strategic intent, build the right capabilities, and drive focused execution—all while keeping your eye on the prize: market-leading performance.
Other situations call for something much bolder, especially for those moments when the house is on fire and hope seems lost.
That’s when I step in directly, taking the reins, rebuilding the engine, and getting performance back on track now, not in six months.
Whatever the scenario, I adapt to the pace and pressure you’re under.
Because real transformation isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about choosing the right move, at the right time, and executing with intent.
Services
What Your Competitors Are Doing… and Why You Can’t Wait
While you’re navigating day-to-day pressures, your better-organised competitors are moving fast—getting Agile, unlocking Innovation, going Digital and reshaping their supply chains to win over today’s demanding consumer.
You can wait and watch.
Or you can act—with precision.
Here’s how I help businesses take control:
- Sometimes you need a fast, hands-on intervention – someone to come in, stop the bleeding, and get operations stabilised and performing again.
- Other times, you need a sharp, external review – a no-spin diagnosis to help you see the landscape clearly, weigh your options, and make confident decisions.
- Or maybe you’re ready to go big – to align your strategic ambition with the right capabilities, and lead your business through real, lasting transformation.
These aren’t service lines.
They’re the right moves at the right moment, for leaders serious about winning.
Want to explore what’s right for you?
Let’s talk. Or dive into the on-demand videos and insights curated for business and supply chain leaders navigating complexity, disruption, and change.
About
I help businesses go from being disrupted… to becoming the disruptors.
60+
Clients served
90+
Mission-critical project delivered
35,000+
Hours of senior performance turnaround leadership experience
$100M+
In total profit improvement fully delivered
25:1+
Client ROI achieved
Gary Newbury
Strategic Transformation Leader | Rapid Performance Recovery Specialist
I work with business leaders and investors under pressure—navigating disruption, missed targets, stalled growth, inheriting an ineffective strategy or fractured execution.
Whether you’re looking to stabilise operations, accelerate strategic shifts, or making a business ready for scale or exit—I deliver sharp intervention, clear direction, and results that stick.
When performance matters and the clock is ticking – I’m the one you need to call.
Bio & Expertise
With a reputation forged through results, I help businesses unlock agility, redesign fulfillment, and deliver digital transformation across:
- Manufacturing
- 3PL & Warehousing
- Wholesale Distribution
- Retail
- The Last Mile
Over the past 30 years in end-to-end retail supply chains, I’ve taken on the most critical roles—20 years as an Interim C-level Executive and 10+ years advising Boards and ownership groups on how to reset, scale, or reposition underperforming operations.
I’ve:
- Diagnosed complex issues across 60+ clients
- Delivered rapid, radical improvements across retail and distribution networks
- Built agile, digital capabilities from First to Final Mile
- Turned operational change into a repeatable, winning habit
- And resolved performance pain, not with sticky plasters, but with lasting results
Whether I’m brought in to fix, guide, or lead I move fast, work shoulder-to-shoulder with leadership and their teams, and focus everything on what drives measurable customer and business value.
I’ve also earned recognition as a thought leader, podcaster, and industry influencer, with honours including:
- Top 40 Immigrants in Canadian Supply Chains (Supply Chain Canada, 2020)
- CITT Innovator Award (2020)
- Retail Tech Innovation Hub Top 100 Global Tech Influencers (2022–2025)
- RETHINK Retail Top 100 Global Influencers (2021–2025)
- Regular Judge for several professional bodies including RCC, ASCM, CITT and RTIH
Armed with an MBA and MSc in Supply Chain Management—both from Cranfield University, UK—and credentials including PMP, LSSBB, RMC, NISCL, MCIPS, CSCL, CTSC and CCLP, I bring insight, ignition, and impact – on the front line, in the back office, and in the boardroom.
Let’s Connect
Your business challenges won’t wait—and neither should you.
Reach out directly or book a virtual coffee. Tell me what you’re up against.
Let’s frame the real issues, kick around ideas, and map a path to meaningful, lasting impact.
This isn’t about theory. It’s about traction.
If you’re ready to move—I’m ready to lead.
Let’s talk.