JK
Experience37+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
Experienced and successful procurement and supply chain executive. Proven business builder and team leader with strong business strategy acumen and solid tenures across many senior functional roles. Exceptional drive, character and integrity with a strong bias for results and a continuous improvement mindset. Led several business transformations in the procurement and supply chain areas. General management responsibilities that compliment functional leadership skills.
Career Timeline
- TediaCurrentMar 2022–Present· 4 yrs 6 mos
- Member, BoardCurrentMar 2022–Present
- NewHold EnterprisesCurrentMay 2018–Present· 8 yrs 4 mos
- Advisory BoardCurrentMay 2018–Present
- MedtronicCurrent2015–Present· 11 yrs 8 mos
- Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement OfficerCurrent2015–Present
- 2008–2015· 7 yrs
- Global Vice-President, Procurement2010–2015
- VP - Strategy, Procurement, Systems2008–2010
- 1996–2008· 12 yrs
- Global Director and other various positions1996–2008
- 1989–1994· 5 yrs
- Various Research and Development Positions1989–1994
Education
MBA
General Management
Harvard Business School
BS
Material Science (Metallurgy) and Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
John K.
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Product ManagementMaterialsSupply ChainOperational ExcellenceLeadershipSupply Chain OptimizationSix SigmaLean ManufacturingCoatingsStrategic SourcingManagementSourcingProcurementManagement ConsultingDemand PlanningStrategyStrategic PlanningSupply Chain ManagementBusiness StrategyProcess Improvement