Carolyn Vanous

Carolyn Vanous, MBA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sourcing, product engineering, and operational excellence. Currently serving as Director at Forum Brands since February 2022, Carolyn has previously held multiple roles within the organization, including Associate Director and Senior Manager. Prior experience at 3M from June 2011 to January 2022 included positions such as Manager of US & Canada Outsourced Manufacturing and Global Strategic Sourcing, as well as Category Manager for Paper. Carolyn's expertise encompasses contract negotiations, strategic supplier management, and project leadership focused on cost reduction and new product introduction. Academic credentials include an MBA from the UMN Carlson School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Maastricht University, alongside a B.S. in Marketing and Supply Chain & Operations Management from UMN.