Giovanni Rojas
Senior Managing Director, Target Sourcing Services Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia
Giovanni has 20 years industry experience spanning China, South East Asia and Latin America with Leadership roles of Global Sourcing, Engineering and corporate supply chain strategy.
Giovanni has a sound record in transforming global sourcing/supply organizations through new operating models, innovative supplier collaboration strategies, and cutting-edge technology. He is seasoned in establishing and evolving teams at critical functions in strategic sourcing countries.
His footprint in Vietnam goes back to 2011 and currently is focused on boosting supply chain value, ESG, and diversification while enhancing supply chain transparency.
Giovanni is a strong advocate of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and is motivated to cultivate highly engaged partnerships to operationalize business practices.
Statement of Interest/Vision
Currently I’m serving as Co-chair of the Manufacturing committee 2022-2023 and have lived and managed Vietnam Sourcing operations since 2011. As a global sourcing and supply chain executive I’ll bring 20 years of experience in North America, Asia, and Latin America with a robust portfolio of success stories diversifying business and expanding supply chains to position Vietnam as Target’s second largest manufacturing country with 250 suppliers and annual business of USD 2.5 Billion across Textile, Apparel, footwear and Hardgoods sectors.
My vision for AmCham is to be recognized for promoting the development of transparent, sustainable, ethical, resilient supply chains and an optimistic force on the country’s prospects for continued growth and Investment on high-value manufacturing.
That vision will be achieved by:
- Developing a Globally Competitive Workforce/Addressing Skills Gaps.
- Strengthening transportation and logistics infrastructure throughout Vietnam.
- Enabling ESG values and best practices in Vietnam production.
- Collaborating to Develop Local Supply Chains.
- Facilitating Trade and Investment.
- Enabling Diversity Equity and Inclusion
