Shelton Chan
Managing Director, Asia-Pacific region

Shelton Chan has 30 years of experience in the supply chain and logistics field. During these three decades, he has held multiple high-level positions, from General Manager to Senior Executive, in the Greater China Region. His logistics expertise spans diverse industries, including software, consulting, cosmetics, third-party logistics, e-commerce, and drones.

He obtained a master's degree in international logistics engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003, which is globally recognized for its top-ranked industrial engineering program. Currently, he represents Georgia Tech in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering collaboration between alumni, local governments, and industries. Additionally, he oversees the operation of the Georgia Institute of Technology Foundation and leads the expansion of branch campuses.

Shelton's notable achievements include:

  • 2000 – Appointed Vice President of the Asia Region for SOLE (The International Society of Logistics).
  • 2008 – Received the Global Annual Best Contribution Award.
  • 2012 – Nominated as Chairman of the Supply Chain Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, where he led the committee’s annual development strategy.
  • 2013 – Secured management rights for the Supply Chain Council in the Greater China Region and spearheaded its market development and operations.
  • 2015 – Served as the Executive Director of the Supply Chain and Service Innovation Center at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).
  • 2019 – Co-authored the best-selling book “The Meaning of Three Thousandth” with Keelung City Mayor, Mr. Hsieh Kuo Liang.
  • 2022 – Published “The Evolution of Superior Men” with Xuan (Shiuan) Liu, inspiring thousands of men through the “chaoman” movement.
  • 2025 – Released his latest book, The Death of SCM: The Rise of PI. He has become a leading advocate for the Physical Internet in Asia, serving as an academic and technical expert for the China Physical Internet Alliance and Vice Chair of Taiwan's SMART Logistics & Supply Chain Standard Committee, driving standardization efforts.

Previously, Shelton held key leadership roles, including Vice President of the Asia Region for The International Society of Logistics (SOLE), Executive Director of the Supply Chain and Service Innovation Center at CEIBS, General Manager of Manhattan Software Greater China, and Managing Director of the Supply Chain Council (SCC) China Region.


 

shelton.chan@gatech.edu
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