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Improving Operational Performance Through Strategy, Execution and AI-Enabled Operations

Built on Experience. Focused on Execution.

Path to Max helps facilities, sourcing, and operations leaders improve execution, strengthen supplier performance, and increase operational visibility across complex organizations.

Built on more than 25 years of global leadership experience, Path to Max combines facilities strategy, supplier performance, strategic sourcing, operational intelligence, industry relationships, and practical AI applications to help organizations develop smarter approaches to operational performance and long-term execution.

Rather than offering generic consulting recommendations, Path to Max provides practical perspectives grounded in real-world operational leadership, helping organizations improve execution, strengthen supplier ecosystems, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

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Experience Built Through Leadership and Execution

25+ Years of Facilities, Sourcing & Operations Leadership

Former Global Retail Preservation Director at Apple

Leadership Responsibility Supporting 500+ Retail Locations Globally

Former President and Board Member of ConnexFM

Founder of AI in Facilities

Extensive Network of Industry Leaders, Service Providers & Technology Partners

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Operational Strategy, Supplier Performance and Industry Intelligence

Path to Max is an operational advisory platform focused on helping organizations improve facilities operations, supplier performance, execution, and organizational effectiveness.

Working with facilities leaders, sourcing professionals, operations executives, service providers, and multi-site organizations, Path to Max helps organizations develop practical strategies that improve performance, increase operational visibility, and create scalable operating models.

The focus is not on generic consulting recommendations, but on helping organizations make better decisions, improve execution, strengthen supplier ecosystems, and achieve measurable operational outcomes.

Through a combination of industry relationships, operational experience, and practical perspectives, Path to Max serves as a trusted resource for organizations seeking to improve performance and navigate the evolving intersection of facilities management, technology, and operational intelligence.

Core Areas of Expertise

Facilities Strategy & Operational Advisory

Develop scalable facilities management strategies, operating models, governance structures, and operational frameworks that support long-term performance.

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Supplier Performance & Vendor Management

Improve supplier accountability, service delivery performance, KPI alignment, and vendor relationship management across complex supplier ecosystems.

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Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Advisory

Evaluate sourcing strategies, supplier networks, and procurement approaches to improve operational effectiveness and long-term business outcomes.

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Operational Intelligence & Performance Improvement

Increase visibility across facilities and operations through improved reporting, performance measurement, governance, and decision-making processes.

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AI in Facilities Advisory

Identify and implement practical AI applications that improve operational efficiency, automate workflows, and support better business decisions.

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Path to Max™ Initiatives

Path to Max extends beyond advisory services through specialized initiatives designed to help organizations strengthen supplier performance, explore practical AI applications, and foster industry collaboration.

Path to Max Advisory

Strategic advisory services that help organizations strengthen facilities operations, supplier performance, operational intelligence, and long-term business execution.

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Supplier Gauge™

A structured supplier performance framework that improves accountability through executive business reviews, scorecards, governance, and measurable KPIs.

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AI in Facilities Forum™

An industry initiative connecting facilities leaders, technology experts, and innovators to advance practical AI adoption through education, collaboration, and shared industry knowledge.

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More Than Traditional Advisory

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Industry Relationships

Built on decades of relationships across facilities, sourcing, operations, technology, and service-provider ecosystems.

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Operational Intelligence

Helping organizations improve visibility, execution, and decision-making through practical frameworks and measurable outcomes.

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Executive Perspectives

Sharing insights and experience gained from leading global operations, supplier programs, and enterprise facilities organizations.

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Practical AI Applications

Helping facilities and operations leaders understand how AI can improve workflows, operational efficiency, and business performance.

Experience That Extends Beyond Advisory

Path to Max is built on real-world operational leadership experience gained through leading facilities, sourcing, supplier management, and operational programs at global scale.

Key leadership experience includes serving as Global Retail Preservation Director at Apple, supporting facilities operations across more than 500 retail locations worldwide, and serving as President and Board Member of ConnexFM, one of the industry's leading professional associations.

This experience is complemented by deep expertise in supplier strategy, vendor performance, operational transformation, and industry collaboration.

Through the AI in Facilities initiative and a broad network of industry relationships, Path to Max serves not only as an advisory resource, but also as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and practical discussions around the future of facilities and operations.

A Practical Approach to Operational Improvement

Define a Practical Execution Strategy

Develop actionable recommendations supported by operational realities and business objectives.

Deliver Measurable Outcomes

Support operational improvements that enhance performance, efficiency, decision-making, and long-term scalability.

Identify Performance Gaps and Opportunities

Evaluate areas where visibility, accountability, execution, or operational alignment can be improved.

Assess the Operational Environment

Review current operating models, supplier structures, reporting frameworks, and performance objectives.

Improve Supplier and Operational Alignment

Create stronger governance structures, accountability frameworks, and performance management processes.

Insights and Industry Perspectives

Practical insights, industry observations, and operational perspectives focused on facilities management, supplier performance, operational excellence, strategic sourcing, and the practical application of AI in operations.

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Whether you are looking to improve facilities operations, strengthen supplier performance, evaluate sourcing strategies, or explore practical applications of AI within your organization, Path to Max can help.

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Turning Operational Challenges Into Measurable Results

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Common Challenges

Limited operational visibility across facilities and operations

Inconsistent supplier performance and accountability

Fragmented operational processes and reporting structures

Governance models that fail to support execution

Difficulty scaling programs across multiple locations

Misalignment between facilities, sourcing, and operational teams

Desired Outcomes

Improved operational execution

Stronger supplier performance and accountability

Better visibility into performance and decision-making

Clear governance structures and operating models

More scalable and efficient operations

Greater alignment across facilities, sourcing, and operations functions

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