Doug Karmel
About Doug Karmel
Doug Karmel serves as the Vice President of Global Development & Construction at Americold Logistics, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. He brings over three decades of experience in designing manufacturing and distribution systems across various industries.
Work at Americold
Doug Karmel serves as the Vice President of Global Development & Construction at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2019. In this role, he leads all domestic and international construction project management activities. His responsibilities encompass overseeing the development and implementation of construction projects, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Karmel's expertise in project management is critical to the success of Americold's operations in the Greater Atlanta Area and beyond.
Previous Experience
Before joining Americold, Doug Karmel held several positions in various organizations. He worked as Managing Principal at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Advanced Facilities SBU at O'Neal, Inc. from 2013 to 2019. His earlier roles include Senior Vice President at Facility Design Group, Vice President at Prime Engineering, and Vice President at AECOM. Karmel also has military experience as a Captain in the US Army from 1979 to 1985.
Education and Expertise
Doug Karmel holds a Master of Arts in Business Management from Central Michigan University, which he attended from 1983 to 1985. He also earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 1975 to 1979. Karmel specializes in process automation and automated handling systems, with extensive knowledge in site selection and incentive negotiations. His expertise supports strategic planning and supply chain optimization across various industries.
Industry Experience
With over three decades of experience, Doug Karmel has designed manufacturing and distribution systems across multiple sectors, including food, pharmaceutical, retail, consumer goods, automotive, and printing & publishing. His strong background in project implementation spans from master planning to start-up and commissioning, particularly focusing on material handling equipment systems. Karmel's diverse industry experience enhances his ability to manage complex projects effectively.