Arash Rad

Arash Rad is an accomplished procurement and strategic sourcing professional with extensive experience in leading global operations across major organizations. Currently serving as the Head of Global Strategic Sourcing at PayPal since April 2024, Arash previously held the position of Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing & Finance Operations at JUUL Labs from April 2019 to April 2024. Arash's expertise encompasses a wide range of indirect spend categories, procurement operations, and supplier relationship management, honed through roles at eBay, Gap Inc., Autodesk, Kaiser Permanente, AAA Northern California, and others. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Lincoln Law School of San Jose and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State University - East Bay, alongside certification as a negotiator/mediator from the Conflict Resolution Research & Resource Institute.