Breakthrough Leaders Named 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award Recipients by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Green Bay, Wis., September 16, 2024 – Breakthrough, a leading provider of sustainable fuel and freight solutions for shippers, announced that Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive named Heather Mueller (Chief Revenue Officer) and Danielle Grant (Director of Client Delivery) as recipients of the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award. Mueller was recognized in the Trailblazers category and Grant was recognized in the Rising Stars category.

Women working in the supply chain industry are making a significant impact on its future. Their contributions are not only integral to operational success but are also fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive recognizes female leaders and executives who not only excel in their positions but push the organization toward greater inclusivity and innovation, ultimately creating a dynamic workforce and enhancing overall performance.

This award highlights the remarkable accomplishments and mentorship provided by Mueller and Grant, specifically:

• Heather Mueller, Chief Revenue Officer, was recognized for her remarkable contributions to the supply chain industry for the past 11 years. Heather has consistently shared her innovative spirit, from establishing the first marketing team at Breakthrough to creating new products and services and enhancing market presence. She has integrated marketing and sales, identified client needs, and sustained revenue growth in challenging markets. This expertise has earned Heather recognition in top industry publications, positioning her as a transformative figure in the field. Additionally, through her unwavering commitment to mentorship and advocacy, Heather empowers other females to challenge the status quo and realize their full potential in the supply chain.

• Danielle Grant, Director of Client Delivery, was recognized for her exemplary leadership and impactful contributions. Over the last 6 years, she has advanced from Client Delivery Manager to Director of Client Delivery, enhancing transportation network strategies for leading global shippers. Her exceptional client service, investment in team growth, and forward-thinking approach have driven substantial improvements in industry-leading shippers’ transportation networks. Danielle has supported a major tire manufacturer in reducing emissions, presented sustainable transportation strategies at industry conferences, and facilitated discussions among leading shippers. Additionally, Danielle has mentored several young professionals while balancing her professional and family commitments, establishing her as a notable leader in the supply chain.

“Every year, this award continues to amaze me. But this year especially, it’s all about the quality of the submissions. These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference, "says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “New this year, the award was broken down into Rising Stars, Trailblazers, DEI Pioneer and Workforce Innovator. From there, we named an overall winner per category and then four honorable mentions per category. This year’s applications were superb and made it next to impossible to just pick one winner. I’m so proud of these women and their achievements. We’re just getting started.

View the full list of 2024 Women in Supply Chain winners.

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About Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com and www.SDCExec.com.

About Breakthrough

Breakthrough, a U.S. Venture company, is a leading provider of sustainable fuel and freight solutions for shippers that reduce cost, create efficient networks, and decarbonize transportation. Using our robust dataset of over $28 billion in annual freight spend, cutting-edge technology, and market expertise, we uncover freight optimizations and create actionable strategies for the world’s most reputable household brands. Together with its clients, Breakthrough is transforming the transportation industry by building a more effective and sustainable transportation ecosystem. The company was named #6 on the 2024 FreightWaves FreightTech 25 list of the most innovative and disruptive freight technology companies, were one of five suppliers in Danone’s 50,000 global suppliers network recognized in the prestigious 2023 “Partner for Growth” awards program, and are a recipient of a 2023 SEAL Sustainable Service Award for leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Media contact

Kathryn Pritzl

Marketing & PR Manager at Breakthrough

Kathryn.Pritzl@breakthroughfuel.com