Russell Zehler
About Russell Zehler
Russell Zehler is a Pricing Manager at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He leads the North America's Health, Hygiene, and Specialties pricing team and has extensive experience in pricing strategy and economic value analysis.
Work at Berry Global
Russell Zehler has been serving as the Pricing Manager at Berry Global, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he leads the North America's Health, Hygiene, and Specialties pricing team. His responsibilities include implementing pricing strategies that align with the company's objectives and support the sales team in capturing economic value. Zehler focuses on process improvements to enhance market share and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining Berry Global, Russell Zehler held various positions at SABIC, where he worked from 2008 to 2018. His roles included Sr Pricing and Profitability Analyst, Strategic Pricing Specialist, and Global Value Pricing Specialist. He also worked as a Loan Processor at United Federal Credit Union from 2002 to 2005. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in pricing strategies and market analysis.
Education and Expertise
Russell Zehler earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from the University at Buffalo. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in pricing management and economic analysis. Zehler's expertise includes implementing value-based pricing systems and training cross-functional teams to understand customer economic value.
Achievements in Pricing Strategy
During his tenure at SABIC, Russell Zehler implemented a value-based pricing system that improved the sales team's ability to capture economic value across both new and existing business. He has also trained teams across the US, Europe, and Asia, enhancing their understanding of customer economic value, which has contributed to more effective pricing strategies.