Rose Celestin

Rose Celestin isn’t just a leader in supply chain and infrastructure—she’s a force of systems transformation. With 15+ years driving innovation across tech, healthcare, and public sectors, she’s unlocked billions in value while shaping more resilient, inclusive economies. She began her career at 14 and later conducted breakthrough biochemical research on enzyme replacement therapy, engineering recombinant α-Galactosidase A using Pichia pastoris and bacterial systems. That scientific rigor forged the precision she now brings to global operations. From scaling AWS’s sourcing engine to modernizing procurement at CareFirst and WSSC Water, Rose is the strategist trusted by Fortune 500s when the stakes are high. A Forbes contributor and 2023 Women in Supply Chain honoree, she translates science into strategy and policy into performance—bringing clarity where most see only chaos.