Mark Welch is the Supply Chain Senior Vice President for Novant Health where he oversees all non-labor spend, supply chain logistics, operations, procurement, sourcing, and clinical supply chain engagement. In addition, Welch is Board Chair for MNS Network LLC, a collaboration of three large integrated networks working together to reduce supply chain cost by leveraging volumes, spend, and experience.

Since beginning with Novant Health in 2005, Welch has served in various roles, including the roles of Vice President Supply Chain Operations, Vice President Novant Health Logistics Center, and Vice President Strategic Sourcing.

Under Welch’s leadership, Novant Health has focused on cost optimization as well as being a leader in supplier diversity. With a focus on supplier diversity, Welch’s team surpassed the $1 billion dollar supplier diversity spend mark in 2019 and is on track to hit the $2 billion mark in the next five years. Welch continues to be a thought leader and innovator in the industry by leading projects that collaborates with industry partners in new ways that bring transparency and trust to the sourcing cycle.

Welch earned his Business of Administration degree from Ohio State University and master’s degree in healthcare administration from Pfeiffer University.

Welch’s experience and logistics background aligns with well FEEDNC mission.