Introduction
JP Stevenson, Head of Market Development for EiQ, leads the transformation of supply chain management through digital technologies, turning ESG into a strategic advantage.
Biography
JP Stevenson, the Head of Market Development for EiQ is at the forefront of applying digital technologies to supply chain management. His focus is on transforming ESG from merely a compliance requirement into a strategic competitive advantage.
Before joining LRQA, JP was a supply chain manager at Li & Fung and served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Knitup, an innovator in on-demand apparel production. During his time with the Fung Group, he played a key role in pioneering early supply chain digitalization initiatives.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, JP is a published writer and researcher, with works featured by McKinsey & Co. and the Harvard Business Review. His expertise spans consumer markets, emerging market challenges, and corporate strategy in Asia. He is also a chair at the Supply Chain Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and is passionate about leveraging technology to empower historically underserved groups.
An American from the Pacific Northwest, JP graduated magna cum laude from Dickinson College. He earned his MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and pursued further studies at Peking University and Tsinghua University. JP has lived in eleven countries across five continents, enriching his global perspective.