Lt Gen Giovanni Tuck, USAF (Ret)

Lt Gen Giovanni Tuck, USAF (Ret)

Logistics (J4), The Joint Staff
Former Director
UPCOMING EVENT
37th Annual National Logistics Forum
Bio

Giovanni Tuck, a retired Air Force Lieutenant General served as the former Director of Logistics (J4), The Joint Staff, a former member of the Army Senior Executive Service as the Deputy Director, Supply, Production and Distribution, Federal COVID -19 Response, and the Vice President for Global Military and Government Sales, CAE Healthcare, Inc. At CAE Healthcare, Inc. Lt Gen Tuck led the organization's national and international military and government sales efforts to deliver worldwide safety and training environments from CAE’s vast array of innovative modeling, simulation and education product and services. As Acting Chief Operating Officer (January-March 2022), he oversaw all manufacturing and logistics operations to include engineering, supply chain management, production and distribution, and information technology.

His leadership paved the way for CAE Healthcare’s best fourth quarter ever and record breaking $156M revenue year from $122M previous. Prior to joining CAE Healthcare, Lt Gen Tuck supported the U.S. federal government’s COVID-19 response program by synchronizing efforts and capabilities across the private sector and leading an interagency civilian and military team charged with ensuring the successful supply, production, manufacturing, distribution and administration of approved vaccines and therapeutics valued at over $20 billion. Lt Gen Tuck is a 33-year U.S. Air Force veteran and has a record of exceptional results in demanding, high-pressure environments. He is uniquely skilled in directing global operations, developing strategic plans, improving organizational cultures, and implementing vision, in order to lead the Joint Force to innovative outcomes.

He possesses extensive experience in developing logistics, transportation, distribution and supply chain strategies as well as executing strategic planning for major defense programs in partnership with our Allies. He has a proven ability to cultivate high-performing teams and foster collaboration among stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. Lt Gen Tuck made his transition to the civilian workforce after a successful career in the U.S. Air Force where he planned, led and executed Joint operations and logistics support at every level of conflict. His final assignment on active duty was as the Director for Logistics. He also integrated logistics planning and execution in support of global operations and assisted the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in fulfilling his responsibilities as the principal military advisor to the President and the Secretary of Defense.