Ruta Ladd

Ruta Ladd has extensive work experience in the field of supply chain management and logistics. Ruta currently holds the position of Global Data Center Spares Manager at Google, where they lead the strategy and execution of spares for the company's global data centers. Their responsibilities include driving reliability and engineering optimization through supply chain, logistics, and vendor innovations.

Prior to their role at Google, Ruta served as the Senior Director of Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions at Brightstar Corp. There, they were responsible for logistics strategy and execution, including kitting, distribution, transportation services, and global 3PL management. Ruta developed strategic plans to manage year-over-year growth and improve operational efficiencies.

Furthermore, Ruta has experience as a Category Manager at Walgreens, where they provided strategic sourcing on the indirect side for various categories, negotiated contracts, and managed supplier relationships. Ruta also served as the Director of Operations at Redbox, leading a team focused on improving cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Another significant role in Ruta's career was their position as the VP of Distribution and Logistics at American Hotel Register, where they led a team focused on reducing the total cost of distribution and building a high-performance team.

Ruta also has extensive experience at Motorola Inc., including roles such as Global Engineering Director, Logistics Strategic Sourcing Director, Digital Six Sigma Black Belt, and Quality Director. In these roles, they focused on continuous quality and cost improvements, supplier management, and improving the overall quality of Motorola's logistic network.

Overall, Ruta Ladd has a strong background in supply chain management, logistics, and strategic sourcing, with notable experience in various leadership positions at companies such as Google, Brightstar Corp., Walgreens, Redbox, and Motorola Inc.

Ruta Ladd completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1986. Ruta then pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, graduating in 1998.