The Momentum Flow
Welcome to The Momentum Flow podcast, where ideas, innovations, and experiences are shared to create a continuous stream of inspiration and insight.
Join me, your host, Luis Solana, a supply chain expert turned investor, as I uncover how visionary founders, operators, and leaders are spotting opportunities, sparking innovation, and scaling profitable growth.
From plan to cash, I bring real-world experience and an investor’s eye to reveal how clarity, capital, and conviction fuel sustainable growth.
Tune in and let’s keep the momentum flow going.
The Momentum Flow
From Service to Supply Chain - Leading with Discipline, Purpose, and Flow with Bob Stewart
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Guest: Bob Stewart, Former Chief Supply Chain Officer, McDonald’s & U.S. Navy Reserve Veteran
In this Veterans Day special, host Luis Solana sits down with Bob Stewart, a 40-year supply chain leader who spent over three decades at McDonald’s, including as Chief Supply Chain Officer for North America, overseeing $14B in operations across 100+ countries.
They dive deep into how military discipline and corporate leadership intersect, from mission readiness in the Navy to operational excellence at McDonald’s. Bob shares lessons on leading under pressure, building trust at scale, and how clarity, accountability, and collaboration drive transformation.
The conversation also explores the future of supply chains, from automation and digitization to innovation through startup partnerships, and how veterans bring unique value to modern business leadership.
Tune in to hear how service, strategy, and innovation converge to keep the momentum flowing.