Brett Freeman
Brett Freeman is the president of Providence Enterprise USA Inc., located in Irvine, Calif., and the chief sales officer for Providence Enterprise. In addition to overseeing global sales and marketing, he is responsible for the operations of the U.S. company. Providence Enterprise USA Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Providence Enterprise Ltd., a medical device contract manufacturer with headquarters in Hong Kong, China, and manufacturing locations in China, Vietnam, and Mexico. Before joining Providence Enterprise in 2005, Freeman spent three years living and working in China and has been involved with the Chinese manufacturing industry since 1998. Time spent in China included developing sales, marketing, and manufacturing initiatives. His prior experience includes working at such companies as Ingram Micro, Accenture, and T-Mobile. He received his MBA from UC Irvine, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification from APICS, and a BS from Miami University (Ohio).
Wednesday October 7, 2026
Supply Chain Transformation: What's My Role?
As supplier consolidation continues and vertically integrated, full-service CDMOs continue to grow, questions emerge around supply chain resiliency and “boutique” suppliers. How will these organizations continue to exist in the new paradigm of medical device outsourcing? What role will they serve? Where do they fit into the outsourcing arrangement? Hear from representatives across the aisle from OEMs and service providers to gain insights on how the industry will look moving forward, where all parties fit, and best practices to leverage multiple players to ensure a resilient supply chain.