Gordon Brown
About Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain for EMEA at Plexus Corp., where he oversees sourcing, material costing, supply chain operations, and logistics. He has extensive experience in the field, having held various leadership roles over nearly three decades in companies such as Jabil and Plexus Corp.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Gordon Brown serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain for the EMEA region at Plexus Corp. He has held this position since 2020, managing operations from Scotland, United Kingdom. In this role, he oversees sourcing, material costing, supply chain operations, and logistics. His responsibilities include ensuring efficient supply chain processes and optimizing resource allocation across the region.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp
Before his current role, Gordon Brown worked at Plexus Corp. in various capacities. He served as the Director of Supply Chain EMEA from 2014 to 2016 and as the Director of Materials EMEA from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Director of Supply Chain from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Plexus Corp. spans multiple years, contributing to his extensive knowledge in supply chain management.
Career at Jabil
Gordon Brown spent 19 years at Jabil, where he held the position of Regional Materials Manager from 1993 to 2012. His long-term role at Jabil provided him with significant experience in materials management and supply chain operations, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Education and Qualifications
Gordon Brown studied at Armadale West Lothian High School from 1980 to 1984. He furthered his education at West Lothian College, where he completed a course in NEBS Operations Management from 1994 to 1995. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of West of Scotland, studying from 2013 to 2016.
Talent Development and Multicultural Experience
Gordon Brown is recognized for his commitment to talent development within organizations. He has extensive experience working in multicultural environments, having worked in both Asia and the USA. This background has equipped him with a diverse perspective on supply chain management and operations.