Ray Acri has extensive work experience in various leadership positions in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing. Ray most recently served as the Sr. Vice President & Head of North American Operations at OFI starting in 2022. Prior to that, they held the role of Vice President, Global Supply Chain Operations at Newell Brands - Food from 2021 to 2022. Ray also served as the Vice President, Divisional Operations at Stryker from 2019 to 2021 and as the Vice President Global Operations; Surgical Innovations at Medtronic from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in their career, they held various positions at Kellogg Company, including Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain; Convenience Foods from 2013 to 2017, Plant Manager from 2011 to 2013, and Supply Chain Director from 2009 to 2011. Ray also gained experience at S&H Express, Kane Freight Lines, Transcontinental Refrigerated Lines, and Perdue Farms Inc. as Director of Operations and Customer Service, Operations Manager, and Assistant Hatchery Manager, respectively.
Ray Acri attended Penn State University from 1986 to 1990 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.
October, 2022 - present