Ken Eriksen
Polaris Analytics and Consulting
Managing Member and Strategic Advisor
As Managing Member of Polaris Analytics and Consulting, lead business activity and client engagement on commodity, supply chain, transportation and logistics activities for strategic positioning and focus.
Was a Strategic Advisor of the S&P Global, Commodity Insights Industry Executive Advisory team. In this capacity, worked with clients to develop and strengthen business relationships in risk management, consulting and training courses.
Joined S&P Global (and the legacy companies including Sparks Companies, Inc., Informa Economics, and IHS Markit) in 2001, leading the Client Advisory and Development and Transportation, Industrials and Energy Services teams, and co-led the project consulting practice
A sought after speaker on commodity, supply chain, transportation and infrastructure issues and developments and is an expert witness in the area of transportation, logistics and supply-chain matters.
Previously worked for USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service as an agricultural statistician. In that capacity, conducted national surveys and set national estimates in agriculture.
Also while at USDA, worked for the Agricultural Marketing Service on its transportation and marketing program, conducting research and analysis on domestic and international transportation issues.
Worked as an international longshoreman with International Longshore and Warehouse Union through the Pacific Maritime Association at the Port of Tacoma, Washington.
