Maine Pointe names Alfred Baumbusch COO

Maine Pointe, a global supply chain and operational consulting firm, has appointed Alfred Baumbusch as chief operating officer.

Baumbusch takes on the COO role immediately, with an initial focus on engagement delivery.

Baumbusch has a 25-year track record leading both domestic and foreign-owned companies, with experience serving as a C-suite executive and management consultant supporting large- and medium-sized firms through periods of transition and organizational change. Baumbusch has functional expertise in private equity operational due diligence, operational strategy, change implementation, strategic sourcing, and business strategy development.

He joined Maine Pointe in 2017 as an executive vice president and engagement partner, working in the areas of private equity, operational strategy, and client relationships.

Baumbusch has an executive MBA from the University of Texas in San Antonio and is a graduate in manufacturing engineering from Fanshawe College in London, Canada.

Maine Pointe names Alfred Baumbusch COO

“We are excited about Alfred’s abilities to help guide our clients through their supply chain challenges, and drive continued success even during the present changes many of our clients are experiencing,” said Jeff Staub, CEO of Maine Pointe. “He brings a powerful quality to Maine Pointe, demonstrating sincerity and commitment, and effective leadership both internally and with clients. Our clients will continue to look to Alfred to advise them on supply chain and operational improvement that enhances EBITDA, cash, resilience, and growth.”

Baumbusch added, “Since joining the firm I have been impressed with the level of teamwork, and the degree of industry experience exhibited by every team member. As COO, I am looking forward to helping bring Maine Pointe to its highest level of success ever, and to bringing even greater results to our valued clients.”

Maine Pointe last month appointed Staub as chief executive officer. He succeeded founder Steven Bowen, who led the firm since 2004.

Headquartered in Boston, Maine Pointe helps companies solve challenges in supply chain optimization and risk management, operational excellence, data analytics, and mergers and acquisitions, among other areas. The firm has more than 200 people across offices in the US, Canada, UK, Switzerland, and China, and is a part of SGS – a testing, inspection, and certification company with 93,000 people globally.

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