Chuck Kukla

Chuck Kukla has extensive experience in global operations and sourcing, highlighted by the role of Vice President of Global Operations at The Bradford Group since July 2008. Prior to this, Chuck held the position of Executive Partner/Vice President at Asia Connect LLP, where expertise in global sourcing and supply chain management was provided. From 1995 to 2007, Chuck served as Vice President of Global Sourcing and Import Logistics at Houston Harvest Inc., overseeing corporate leadership and purchasing strategies. Early in the career, positions included Sr. Manager of International Purchasing at Western Publishing Company and Manager of Purchasing Operations at Performance Concepts. Chuck also gained experience as Trade Operations Manager at Sears World Trade Inc. Education was pursued at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing.