Biography

Tim Fairchild is an Executive Advisor for NC State’s Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, a program that connects students, thought leaders and industry professionals to create a full circle of impact, innovation and real-world solutions.  Prior to his current role Tim was the Director of the SAS Global Energy Practice. In this role he led a team responsible for developing global product strategy and defining and delivering market-driven offerings for the Energy industry. His team worked closely with global customers, alliance partners, and SAS Research & Development to ensure that SAS Energy solutions meet the needs of the market. Tim joined SAS in 2002 and his experience at SAS includes Product Management, Sales and Business Development, and Solutions Architecture. Prior to joining SAS, Tim spent over 20 years in the technology industry at IBM, Compaq, Hughes Simulation Systems, and Texas Instruments.