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Professor Mike Wilson is an Honorary Visiting Professor at Cardiff Business School and serves as the Global Head of Logistics and Manufacturing at Panalpina, a Swiss-based global logistics provider. He holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from Cardiff University. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Wilson has led transformative initiatives, including turning Panalpina's logistics division from significant losses into a profitable entity and expanding into non-traditional 3PL services. Under his leadership, Panalpina established the award-winning Panalpina Research Centre at Cardiff University, focusing on supply chain innovation and manufacturing technologies.
Wilson's career spans roles in operations management, including leading the $3.5bn European business of Celestica (formerly Fujitsu/ICL's subsidiary) and holding executive positions at Exel (later DHL). His expertise includes manufacturing optimization, global supply chain strategies, and adopting cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing. He has also independently developed manufacturing and supply chain frameworks in Asia.
His academic contributions emphasize bridging industry实践与学术研究, particularly through collaborative research programs at Cardiff. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his strategic innovations have been recognized through the Research Centre's accolades.
