Why we’re here

Complex markets require long-term partnerships

Empirix Partners was founded by industry veterans tired of old solutions to new opportunities. We listen to your unique challenges and provide expert guidance to steer your organization exactly where you want it to be.

Meet the team

How we work

Uncomfortable transparency sets our foundation. Every conversation is radically candid so that we can derisk your critical path for the best total cost of ownership.

From building supply chains for the world’s largest data center companies to launching new businesses with new products into new markets, we bring a partnership mentality to every engagement, working collaboratively to deliver bespoke solutions that meet your unique needs.

Service offerings

Grounded in trust

Driven by innovation

Powered by data

Six core values define Empirix Partners

How we work

How We Work

Supply-Led, GTM-Driven
We turn the supply market into the best go-to-market solutions focused on sustainable growth.
Models Don’t Decide
Decisions are rooted in on-the-ground reality, not on-paper planning models. Models are useful servants.
How we operate

How We Operate

Keep It
Lean
Resources, especially headcount, are optimized, not hoarded or withheld.
Uncomfortably
Transparent
We choose transparency in every conversation, inside and outside Empirix.
How we relate

How We Relate

Partnerships Win
We win or lose based on how well we treat our team, clients, and partners as people, not companies.
Make Dope Shit!
We make great solutions with the best long-term TCO that we’re excited to use and proud to share.
Meet the team

Supply chain experts

Zach Peña

CEO

Zach Peña

Zach leads Empirix’s strategic sourcing and procurement advisory. He previously built and led mission-critical procurement programs at NTT, Microsoft, and Insight Sourcing Group. Before his supply chain career, he served in the Marine Corps and graduated from the University of Tennessee’s supply chain management program.

Ethan Summers

Chief of Staff

Ethan Summers

Ethan leads internal operations and performance, drawing on supply chain, operations, and finance experience in large-scale manufacturing. Before Empirix, he led a consumer electronics venture, launching products while rebuilding its global supply chain during the pandemic.

Scott Hagood

Senior Vice President

Scott Hagood

Scott leads Empirix’s operations with experience in mission-critical sourcing and procurement. He previously led Construction Services and Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) category management at NTT Global Data Centers, following sourcing, procurement, and business operations roles at a Fortune 500 manufacturer.

Chase Cook

Vice President

Chase Cook

Chase leads delivery at Empirix Partners, bringing experience in financial management, market expansion, and product innovation. Before Empirix, he worked at Fibrebond. His background spans energy production and transportation, utilities, and digital infrastructure.

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