How Jackie Doyle is Driving Strategic Growth at fairlife, LLC
What does it take to design a supply chain that’s not only built for today but ready to scale for tomorrow?
In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jenn sits down with Jackie Doyle, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation at fairlife, LLC, to unpack her journey from finance student to executive leader shaping the backbone of one of the fastest-growing CPG brands.
Jackie shares candid insights from her early career in the chemical industry, the pivotal moment she walked away from a role that didn’t align culturally, and how she found her stride at fairlife—a company that marries entrepreneurial spirit with high-growth ambition. Since joining in 2022, she’s climbed quickly through the ranks, proving that results, relationships, and strategic thinking are what fuel lasting impact.
Episode Highlights
(03:04) Scaling a team from 2 to 11: why strategy needs the right people behind it
(04:11) How Jackie moved from Director to VP in less than two years
(06:49) From Wall Street aspirations to discovering supply chain at University of Maryland
(08:34) Leaving the “dream job” for a better cultural fit—and how that changed her career approach
(13:16) Leadership wisdom: “You can’t change a company’s culture, but it can change you”
(17:19) Why mentors and sponsors—male and female—are key to growth in male-dominated fields
(21:04) Leading transformation: the importance of listening and stakeholder alignment
(22:27) Staying future-ready: learning new technologies like AI to drive efficiency
(24:13) Candid advice for aspiring leaders in supply chain and operations
“You can’t change a company’s culture, but a company’s culture can change you.”
What You’ll Learn from This Episode
The role of long-term strategy in a high-growth supply chain environment
How to grow your career by delivering early impact and building cross-functional relationships
The importance of culture fit and leadership self-awareness when making career moves
How women in supply chain can find strong mentorship—even in male-dominated space
Practical advice for building credibility and influence during organizational change
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