Karthik Gangiredla
About Karthik Gangiredla
Karthik Gangiredla is the Vice President, Head of Ocean Americas at Flexport, based in Bellevue, Washington. He has extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, and strategic roles at Amazon and Transocean.
Vice President at Flexport
Karthik Gangiredla currently serves as the Vice President, Head of Ocean Americas at Flexport. Operating out of Bellevue, Washington, United States, he leads the company's ocean logistics and strategic planning initiatives in the Americas. In this role, he oversees ocean freight operations, ensuring efficient and effective transport solutions for Flexport's clients.
Previous Roles at Amazon
Karthik Gangiredla held significant positions at Amazon from 2017 to 2023. As Director, Planning, Supply Chain & Automation, Amazon Logistics, he led a team responsible for optimizing the supply chain and automating processes. Prior to this, he served as General Manager, Fulfillment Operations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he managed the fulfillment centers and operations to ensure timely delivery of Amazon products.
Experience at Transocean
Karthik Gangiredla has extensive experience from his tenure at Transocean. Between 2015 and 2017, he worked in Dubai and Houston, Texas, holding roles such as Director, Global Supply Chain Operations and Director, Strategic Sourcing and Planning. In these positions, he was responsible for overseeing global supply chain activities and devising strategic sourcing plans. He also directed strategic initiatives for the company from 2014 to 2015 while based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Educational Background
Karthik Gangiredla holds an EMBA in Business Administration and Management from the London Business School, which he completed between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Technology, specializing in Chemical Engineering, from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His foundational education was completed at Hyderabad Public School from 1988 to 1998.
Professional Expertise
Karthik Gangiredla has demonstrated expertise in supply chain management, strategic planning, and operational leadership across multiple sectors. At Amazon, he played a key role in enhancing logistics through automation and advanced planning techniques. His work at Transocean involved directing global supply chain operations and strategic sourcing, underlining his capabilities in managing complex logistics and strategic initiatives at an international level.