John Krusac
About John Krusac
John Krusac serves as the Chief Procurement Officer at PDT Partners, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in procurement and sourcing, having held senior roles at Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, and has a strong educational background with an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from MIT.
Work at PDT Partners
John Krusac has served as the Chief Procurement Officer at PDT Partners since 2017. In this role, he focuses on aligning procurement strategies with corporate objectives to enhance operational capabilities. His leadership in procurement is aimed at reducing risks and improving supplier planning and communication. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in procurement to contribute to the firm's success.
Education and Expertise
John Krusac holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Systems and Computation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 1985 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Background in Procurement
Before joining PDT Partners, John Krusac accumulated significant experience in procurement roles at Deutsche Bank, where he held various positions including Global Head of Technology Sourcing and Director of Procurement and Accounts Payable Business Process Outsourcing. His tenure at Deutsche Bank spanned from 2000 to 2005, during which he developed a comprehensive understanding of procurement processes and strategies.
Global Experience in Procurement
John Krusac has a diverse international background, having lived and managed teams in various countries including Canada, Australia, Germany, Japan, and China. His global perspective in procurement is enhanced by his experience working in different corporate environments and collaborating with high-level executives across multiple regions.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, John Krusac has managed procurement consulting programs at over a dozen firms. He specializes in aligning procurement and payables operations with corporate goals, which has allowed him to transform capabilities and reduce risks for the organizations he has worked with. His ability to institute programs that improve supplier planning and communication demonstrates his commitment to enhancing procurement functions.