TMX Transform Hires New Supply Chain Executive Lead
The firm appoints a veteran retail leader to support supply chain consultancy expansion for North American business clients.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in People
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TMX Transform has appointed former Home Depot executive Colby Chiles as Global Executive Director of Supply Chain. Chiles will operate from the U.S. to lead the firm's supply chain consultancy expansion across the Americas.
Why it matters
The firm is scaling its leadership to assist clients navigating ongoing supply chain disruptions and shifting demand patterns. By bringing in a veteran with deep retail operations experience, TMX aims to bolster its strategic advisory capacity for North American businesses.
Chiles brings 20 years of experience, including 17 years at The Home Depot, to his new role. The appointment supports the firm's strategic growth as it expands its supply chain consultancy footprint in the Americas.
The players
Colby Chiles
A supply chain expert with 20 years of industry experience who previously served as Vice President of Supply Chain Delivery at The Home Depot.
TMX Transform
A global supply chain consultancy firm that assists companies in navigating operational complexity and disruption.
The Home Depot
A multinational home improvement retailer and the largest of its kind in the world.
The details
Chiles joins the consultancy after serving as Vice President of Supply Chain Delivery at The Home Depot and working as an independent retail consultant. In this new role, he will guide the firm's global client base by applying his background in large-scale retail logistics to complex supply chain transformations. The move marks a shift in TMX's operational focus, as it looks to apply proven retail-sector logistics strategies to meet the evolving supply chain needs of its broader clientele.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Colby Chiles appointment announced.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows a broader industry trend where consultancies recruit senior retail operators to advise on complex supply chain resiliency. This move marks a strategic expansion for TMX Transform as it seeks to scale its expertise in response to global market volatility.
Owners and operators should watch for increased competition for supply chain advisory talent as firms like TMX Transform signal intent to scale their presence. This recruitment strategy emphasizes the premium currently placed on retail-hardened operational expertise.
The takeaway
The move suggests a shifting client preference toward advisors who have successfully managed supply chain delivery for major retail networks. Operators should review their own consultancy partnerships to determine if their current advisors possess the specific high-volume logistics experience needed for next-year planning.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Retail Technology Innovation Hub.
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