About Arkestro

“Arkestro leverages AI, machine learning and negotiation/behavior theory enabling company procurement to manage more addressable spend and achieve 15-20% in total cost reduction across most spend categories!”

Global procurement leader delivering breakthrough supply chain results as Buyer up to Purchasing Director at Ford Motor Company and Global Purchasing Director at TI Fluid Systems and ZF Group. Founded DS Group Advisors (www.dsgroupadvisors.com), consulting with manufacturers for company procurement / part commodity / and sourcing strategies for outstanding SCM performance. Active on Wayne State University’s SCM Advisory Board and Arkestro’s Executive Advisory Council.

Jack Miles is a seasoned business strategy and operations leader with over 30 years of experience in transforming corporate services, administration, and sourcing organizations across top North American firms and government entities. Appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott, Jack served as the Secretary of the Department of Management Services (DMS), managing a large state agency with an annual direct operating budget of $2.5 billion and a functional budget exceeding $9.5 billion, representing approximately 14% of Florida’s $70 billion annual budget.

Before his tenure at DMS, Jack held C-Suite shared services and Chief Procurement Officer roles at renowned firms such as CIGNA, CIBC, AIG, Computer Associates, Travelers, Ames Department Stores, and Prentice-Hall. Known for advocating the adoption of tools and technology, Jack was instrumental in early eProcurement initiatives at CIBC, enhancing spend visibility and the ‘procure to pay’ cycle. His leadership drove significant transformation projects at AIG and CA, and he developed a strategy to modernize Florida’s decade-old eProcurement technology, showcasing his vision and expertise in procurement and technology adoption.

Mark Sidorski is a finance and procurement professional with over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. Mark has a focus on driving cost efficiencies through improving procurement practices that enhance financial performance and provide long-term sustainable results. Mark is currently the Vice President of Finance for Global Procurement at Crown Holdings, one of the world’s largest producers of rigid packaging. He has held numerous accounting and finance roles at CROWN, as well as global category management for their largest raw material. He holds a Master of Business degree and is looking forward to leveraging technology to support business growth and innovation.

Edwin has four decades of experience in governance and operational leadership. He skillfully navigated EY’s $15+ billion Americas business through economic challenges and played pivotal roles on EY’s Boards. Known for transforming EY’s Consulting arm into a global leader and advancing IT Risk and Security Services, Edwin is also a dedicated diversity advocate. Renowned for earning trust through investment in people and processes, he consistently drives outstanding business results.