Nick Nanos

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Chief Supply Chain Officer at LCBO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Nick Nanos is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at LCBO, overseeing one of the worlds largest beverage alcohol logistics networks. A 30-year veteran of the company, he has held numerous progressive leadership roles. Nick holds a Bachelor of Arts from Queens University and was recently named a Senior Supply Chain Leader by NISCL.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Fast-Paced

Direct & Candid

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Global Logistics
Manages a supply chain spanning 80+ countries and often speaks on navigating geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and disruptions in the global beverage alcohol market.
Supply Chain Modernization
Focuses on creating agile, data-driven, and resilient supply ecosystems. He is an advocate for embracing automation and AI to create more skilled, technical roles.
Leadership & Mentorship
Emphasizes a leadership style focused on elevating people and cultivating 'change-ready' teams. He actively coaches and mentors his direct reports.

Media Appearances

CUSTOMER CORNER: LCBO's Nick Nanos on transportation priorities for 2013. Featured in Truck News

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Work History

2020
Chief Supply Chain Officer at LCBO
2018 - 2020
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Wholesale at LCBO
2017 - 2018
Vice President Distribution & Logistics at LCBO at LCBO
2016 - 2017
Acting Senior Vice President - Logistics and Quality Assurance at LCBO
2009 - 2016
Director – Traffic & Customs, Toronto & Ottawa Logistics Operations at LCBO

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from Queen's University
Certified Supply Chain Leader from (Niscl)National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Nick

Personality Compatibility


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