Gerald Jackson

Gerald is a member of the Supply Chain Product Strategy Executive team. As the Chief Evangelist, he leverages his deep expertise to position Oracle as the premier choice for enterprises seeking to optimize and future-proof their supply chains. He is a seasoned executive with a distinguished 27-year career leading supply chain digital transformation initiatives across some of the world’s most innovative and influential companies. With a robust background in both technology and supply chain management, Gerald has consistently delivered strategic solutions that drive business growth, operational excellence, and customer success. Prior to joining Oracle, Gerald’s career spanned pivotal roles at Accenture, Microsoft, Google, and General Electric, where he honed his expertise in supply chain transformation and IT infrastructure. He’s led over 150 initiatives, directed over $500M in digital investment and played key roles in optimizing supply chain operations, driving efficiency, and integrating advanced technologies into the supply chain process across over 100 countries. Gerald extends his impact through academia and industry engagement. He sits on the board of advisors for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lally School, Western Washington University MSCM program, and the University of Washington Bothell. He is a founding member of the Circular Supply Chain Network (CSCN), former executive board member of ASCM, and has served as a Supply Chain & Technology Advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Africa Resource Center, and USAID. He holds a B.S. in Industrial and Management Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an Executive MBA from Howard University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration at Hult International Business School. His academic credentials, combined with his extensive industry experience, make him a thought leader in supply chain strategy and a trusted advisor to both peers and industry stakeholders.