Billy Lawder

Fractional COO | CSCO | CPO

Billy is an energetic, passionate, and results-driven executive operations leader with extensive experience in driving transformational initiatives within high-growth, dynamic, and complex sectors such as retail, transportation, B2B services, and supply chain organizations.

He excels in leveraging data and experience to drive high-level organizational strategy, confidently developing and managing multi-tiered teams of high-performing leaders and front-line operations personnel. Billy is deeply committed to employee engagement, customer relationship management, and achieving sustainable bottom-line success.

Industry & Sector Expertise

  • Supply Chain & Logistics, Field Services, Transportation

  • Six Sigma / Process Improvement / Cost Savings

  • Supply Chain Mobility & Managed Service

  • Financial Planning & Analysis / Forecasting / Budgeting

Education

MBA
Kennesaw State

BS in Industrial Engineering
Georgia Tech

Professional Experience

Fractional COO & Advisor for Select Clients
2023 - Present | Remote

Billy offers fractional COO and advisory services to a select clientele. With a proven track record, he helps businesses streamline operations, achieve strategic goals, and boost financial performance. His tailored approach guides clients through complex challenges and fosters sustainable growth including:

  • Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing growth strategies aligned with business objectives.

  • Operational Excellence: Streamlining processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.

  • Financial Management: Improving financial performance and optimizing resource allocation.

  • Team Building and Leadership: Developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation.

Chief Operating Officer | Peak Technologies, Inc.
2019 - 2023 | Atlanta, GA

At Peak Technologies, Billy scaled the company's operational infrastructure leading to $10M in non-headcount efficiencies and overhead cost reduction. He was in charge of global operations, procurement, technical support, and sales operations and designed and delivered mission-critical supply chain mobility services to Fortune-level customers. His accomplishments include:

  • Achieved significant financial growth: Drove substantial increases in EBITDA through strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

  • Enhanced operational efficiency: Scaled operations, improved productivity, and reduced costs across various departments.

  • Delivered exceptional customer service: Implemented AI-powered solutions and built a robust support team to meet customer needs.

Zone Director, Planning & Performance Management | Anheuser-Busch
Zone Director, Logistics Engineering | Anheuser-Busch
2013 - 2018 | St. Louis, MO

In his roles leading the North American supply chain division, Billy earned his Six Sigma Blackbelt while delivering millions in savings and managing a $1.2B transportation budget. He also served critical roles in forecasting, budgeting, performance management, and strategic planning. His accomplishments include:

  • Reduced costs and emissions: Implemented a CNG fleet to eliminate delivery expenses and reduce environmental impact.

  • Improved operational efficiency: Optimized import networks and closed dispatching gaps to reduce carrier spend.

  • Optimized capital expenditures: Managed a $70 million CAPEX portfolio to enhance safety, capacity, and productivity.