Kyle Hansen
About Kyle Hansen
Kyle Hansen is the VP of Global Procurement at project44 in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various industries.
Current Role at project44
Kyle Hansen is currently the Vice President of Global Procurement at project44, based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and ensuring efficient supply chain management. His deep expertise in procurement processes across various industries helps in driving the company's global procurement operations.
Previous Role at Cision
From 2020 to 2024, Kyle Hansen served as the Director of Global Sourcing at Cision in Chicago, Illinois. During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing and implementing global sourcing strategies. His leadership contributed to streamlining procurement operations and improving supply chain efficiencies for the company.
Career at Gogo
Kyle Hansen held multiple roles at Gogo from 2016 to 2020. He started as a Procurement Manager and later advanced to become the Purchasing and Supply Chain Transformation Manager and Senior Manager, Procurement. In these roles, he focused on transforming procurement processes and enhancing supply chain operations, significantly contributing to the company's operational improvements in the Greater Chicago Area.
Educational Background
Kyle Hansen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completed between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management and Finance from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also briefly studied International Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in 2008.
Early Career Internships
Kyle Hansen gained foundational experience in supply chain management through internships at various organizations. In 2009, he was a Supply Chain Intern at W.W. Grainger and in 2008 at Alstom Power. Earlier in 2007, he completed brief internships as a Purchasing Intern at Peter Piper, Inc. and a Distribution Intern at Target. These early roles provided him with practical insights that have been valuable throughout his career.