Bill Ragon
About Bill Ragon
Bill Ragon is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Emerson Electric Co., with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management.
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Bill Ragon serves as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Emerson Electric Co. He also holds positions as Group VP-Procurement for Emerson Climate Technologies and VP North American Procurement at Emerson Electric Co.
Current Roles at Emerson Electric Co.
Bill Ragon has been with Emerson Electric Co. since May 2011 and currently fulfills multiple high-impact roles. As the Vice President of Global Supply Chain, he oversees corporate logistics, trade compliance, and customer service. Additionally, he serves as the Group VP-Procurement for Emerson Climate Technologies and VP North American Procurement. His responsibilities encompass various aspects vital to the company's supply chain operations.
Previous Experience at True Temper Hardware
Between 1993 and 1996, Bill Ragon worked at True Temper Hardware as the Vice President of Materials. During his three years in this role, he gained valuable experience in the hardware industry, managing materials and contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Background at Huffy Bicycles
Bill Ragon's early career includes a substantial tenure at Huffy Bicycles, where he served as the Global Commodity Manager from 1983 to 1993. Over those ten years, he acquired extensive experience in managing global commodities, which laid the foundation for his expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Bill Ragon holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Ashland University, achieved between 1983 and 1986. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Bowling Green State University from 1974 to 1978. This educational background has equipped him with a robust foundation for his extensive career in supply chain and procurement.