Todd Soller

Critic
DISC Type : C

Chief Supply Chain Officer at Patagonia

Ventura, California, United States

Overview

Todd Soller is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Patagonia, where he leads planning, sourcing, production, and logistics to support the companys mission to save the planet. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, he previously was a Managing Director at Kurt Salmon. Colleagues describe him as a leader with great presence and an ability to teach others.

He is passionate about environmental protection and sustainability, which is reflected both in his professional role and personal advocacy. He also actively encourages civic participation and enabling employees to vote. Before his corporate career, he served as an officer in the U. S. Navy, bringing a disciplined and team-oriented approach to his work.

Unique fact: Todd is a U. S. Navy veteran who served as an officer before transitioning to the private sector.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Objective Thinker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Supply Chains
He leads Patagonia's supply chain with a focus on sustainability and is a board member of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, reinforcing his industry leadership. [Predicted]
Circular Economy
His role explicitly includes leading Patagonia's repair and circularity strategy, aiming to extend product life and reduce waste, a topic he discussed in a recent interview.
Omni-channel Retail
He has shown interest in omni-channel excellence for retail leaders, indicating a focus on integrating different methods of shopping to enhance customer experience.

Media Appearances

Patagonia's Soller values social responsibility in leading outdoor apparel firms supply chain. Featured in AJOT (American Journal of Transportation)

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Speaker Profile – Todd Soller, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Patagonia. Featured in Manifest Vegas – The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics Conference

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Patagonia Chief Supply Chain Officer Featured in Pasadena Magazine May/June 2023 Issue. Featured in Pasadena Magazine

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Work History

8-2022
Chief Supply Chain Officer at Patagonia
10-2019 - 8-2022
Head of Global Logistics & Supply Planning at Patagonia
4-2018 - 9-2019
Senior Director of Global Logistics at Patagonia
11-2016 - 4-2018
Managing Director at Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture Strategy
6-2005 - 2-2006
Partner at Kurt Salmon, part of Accenture Strategy

Education

1988 - 1993
BS from University of Arkansas

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Insights For Selling To Todd

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Todd is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Todd

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Todd move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Todd take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Todd

Personality Compatibility


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