Paul Malott is a globally experienced procurement executive, automation strategist, and business transformation advisor with over 15 years of leadership across the automotive, advanced manufacturing, and technology sectors. He brings deep expertise in direct materials sourcing, cost optimization, digital transformation, and supply chain governance in high-volume, margin-sensitive environments.

Paul is the founder of Automations24, a firm specializing in AI-powered procurement enablement and cost strategy for small and mid-market businesses. He currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert for Direct Materials Procurement at GEP Worldwide, where he helps Fortune 500 clients transform supply chains and sourcing functions through advanced digital tools and AI integration.

Previously, Paul was Director of Product Sourcing at Harman International, where he led global sourcing strategies for new product development, negotiated supplier contracts across semiconductors, outsourced assemblies, and mechatronics, and implemented early-stage cost optimization roadmaps. His strategic contributions resulted in the launch of seven product lines and millions in lifetime business awards. His tenure also includes pivotal sourcing and program leadership roles at General Motors, TRW Automotive, and Akwel.

Paul is a doctoral candidate in Business Strategy at the University of Michigan–Flint, with a research emphasis on open-source AI, digital procurement governance, and risk mitigation. His scholarly lens on business strategy, paired with pragmatic industry execution, enables him to bridge operational rigor with forward-looking boardroom guidance.

He brings exceptional relevance to Audit, Innovation, Compensation, and Risk Committees, especially in organizations facing digital transformation, ESG-driven stakeholder pressure, or complex sourcing landscapes.