Russell Spooner
About Russell Spooner
Russell Spooner is the Head of Global Logistics at Carbon, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, having held leadership roles at several companies including American Canning, OCEANAIR, Inc., and Technicolor.
Current Role at Carbon
Russell Spooner serves as the Head of Global Logistics at Carbon, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the logistics operations on a global scale, ensuring efficient distribution and supply chain management. His leadership contributes to the company's ability to meet its operational goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Logistics and Operations
Prior to his current role, Russell Spooner held several significant positions in logistics and operations. He was Vice President of Operations at American Canning from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he served as President of Warehousing and Logistics at OCEANAIR, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. His experience also includes a decade at Technicolor as Director of Materials Management and Import/Export Compliance, and various leadership roles at Nalge Nunc International and Advanced Tissue Sciences.
Educational Background
Russell Spooner earned a Master of Science in Management from Lesley University, completing his studies in 1991. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Stonehill College, which he obtained in 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in logistics and supply chain management.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Russell Spooner has achieved notable improvements in supply chain efficiency. He established a complete, scalable global distribution system for a startup FDA-regulated biotech company. At Nalge Nunc International, he successfully lowered European distribution costs by $1 million annually. Additionally, he improved on-time delivery rates to over 95% at both Millipore Corp. and Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Leadership and Training Expertise
Russell Spooner is a certified leadership trainer with expertise in team development, project management, problem-solving techniques, and organizational assessment. His skills in these areas have been instrumental in enhancing team performance and operational efficiency across the organizations he has worked with.