Pratap Varma

Pratap Varma has extensive experience in supply chain management, quality assurance, and operations. Pratap currently holds the position of Vice President of Global Supply Chain at CST Industries, Inc., where they oversee various areas such as procurement, logistics, and production planning. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement in the Global Supply Chain at Jason Group Inc.

Pratap has also held significant positions at companies like Metalex, Rexnord, Lamplight (a W.C. Bradley Company), Buell Motorcycle Company, Pressed Steel Tank Co., Inc., and Ford Tractors and Farm Equipment Division. In these roles, they have been responsible for implementing quality strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving process improvement initiatives.

Overall, Pratap brings a wealth of experience in supply chain and quality management, with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic sourcing.

Pratap Varma obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, completing their studies from 1986 to 1990. Pratap then pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University between 1991 and 1993. Pratap further advanced their education by earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in Masters in Business Administration. This program took place from 1993 to 1994. Lastly, Pratap Varma completed their educational journey with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, undertaking studies from 1996 to 2004.