As chief supply chain for Ochsner Health, Mr. French is responsible for the overall operations and performance of the sourcing, procurement, logistics and support services divisions of the system supply chain. He took on the expanded role in March 2026 after serving as the system’s COO of supply chain and support services previously. Viewing disruptions as an opportunity to build supply chain resilience, he works closely with the assistant vice president of supply chain finance and strategy and the senior vice president and chief supply chain and support services officer. He played a key role in launching the SafeSource Direct medical supply company, transforming day-to-day operations using AI and automation, and switching the mindset around supply chain from a cost center to an enabler of operational continuity and revenue generation.
