In this engaging conversation, Tony Blevins, former VP of Procurement at Apple, discusses his career journey, highlighting the lessons learned from his father, his work at IBM and Apple, and his approach to negotiation. Blevins emphasizes the importance of empathy in negotiations, shares personal stories of his passion for cars, and reflects on the infamous 25-second TikTok video that led to his departure from Apple. Throughout the video, Tony shares wisdom on leadership, building relationships, and the intersection of strategy and operational execution.
Tony J. Blevins is a former Vice President of Procurement at Apple, where he spent 22 years leading teams that brought products like the iPhone and Apple Watch to market. Before joining Apple, Blevins held key supply chain and engineering roles at IBM, working across multiple global locations. He currently serves on the boards of NextGen Cyber Talent, Pivotal Commware, and Urbanic. A Summa Cum Laude graduate from North Carolina State University, Blevins has earned numerous industry accolades, including the prestigious 'Captain of Industry' award in 2022. Our host, Helen Wang, met Tony at Apple, where they worked together on building a global supply chain.
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