Biography:
Paul Novak, C.P.M., A.P.P., has been with the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) since October 1988. During that time, he has been responsible for every aspect of the institute. Just prior to being named executive vice president and chief operating officer, Novak was senior vice president and treasurer. In 2000, he was named chief executive officer.
Novak led the institute in a major change in its governance which has resulted in the implementation of a leadership-based board of directors. The board is now made up of vice presidents and senior vice presidents who are the chief purchasing officers of major multinational corporations. Following this change, Novak led the organization in broadening its focus from purchasing into supply management.
As ISM, the institute is leading the change of focus to be more inclusive in its view of the role supply management plays in today's business environment.
Novak is a graduate of Michigan State University, having received his BA degree in 1967 and his master's degree in 1972. In addition, he achieved his certificate in not-for-profit management from the Harvard Business School Faculty. Novak was also the staff editor of the four-book Knowledge Series on purchasing management.
Novak is a frequent speaker concerning the future of supply management and the role it must play to ensure business success.
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