Event Details
ISM-Houston Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risks- (Past Presidents Nite)
April 2025 Professional Development Meeting (PDM)
Topic: Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risks- (Past Presidents Nite)
Location: Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N Loop W, Houston, TX 77092
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Chapter Meeting
Date
Apr 8, 2025
Time
5:30 PM - 8:15 PM CT
Location
Additional Information
Presenters
Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Executive - ASML
Ralph Carlton is a seasoned professional with over 21 years of experience in Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, complemented by earlier roles in product and test engineering. With career spanning industry such as automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, and global consumer products, Ralph brings a wealth of expertise in managing complex supply networks and driving organizational transformations.
Ralph has successfully led Global Sourcing, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams for Fortune 500 organizations, focusing on strategy, data analytics, supplier quality, and risk management. He has a proven track record in supplier performance optimization, process improvements, and fostering innovation within new product development. An accomplished leader, he is recognized for his subject matter expertise in supplier development, cost negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and talent development within supply management.
Education
- BSE, Materials Engineering, University of Michigan
- MBA, Ilitch School of Business, Wayne State University
Certifications
- Leadership Experience for Advanced Development (LEAD), Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Business
- Certificate of Financial Management, Cornell University
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Black Executive Leadership Program, McKinsey & Company
Ralph’s leadership in global strategy, risk management, and operational excellence continues to drive impactful results across diverse industries.
Jim serves as the EY Americas Cybersecurity Leader. In this role, he works with clients to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions to mitigate the evolving threat landscape. Amid a fast-changing cyber and regulatory environment, Jim and his team are focused on helping clients build greater resilience through a proactive approach that puts cyber at the core of the business.
Jim started his career in the early 1990’s with a global oilfield services and geophysical data acquisition company, where he acquired a wide range of field experience in systems engineering while working in remote locations and offshore. Based in Houston, Jim’s extensive experience of cybersecurity includes deep knowledge of many of the industries deemed critical to our national infrastructure. These include but are not limited to energy, power and utilities, chemicals, manufacturing and transportation.
“By supporting EY clients to mitigate cyber threats to critical infrastructure assets, I’m helping build a better working world — one where organizations can bring their goods and services to market in a safe and sustainable manner.”