Court Carruthers

President and CEO at TricorBraun

Court Carruthers is the President and CEO of TricorBraun, a global packaging leader based in the Greater Chicago Area.1 He has held this position since October 2017.1 With an extensive background in executive leadership, Carruthers brings a wealth of experience to his role at TricorBraun.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining TricorBraun, Carruthers held several high-level positions:

Founder and Principal at CKAL Advisory Partners (July 2015 - Present)1
Group President, Americas at Grainger (August 2013 - July 2015)1
President of Grainger US (January 2012 - August 2013)1
President of Grainger International (February 2009 - December 2011)1

Board Memberships

Carruthers has served on numerous corporate boards, including:

Ryerson (August 2015 - Present)1
US Foods (August 2016 - May 2023)1
Foundation Building Materials (January 2016 - May 2018)1
Follett (September 2015 - May 2018)1

Education and Certifications

Carruthers has pursued continuous professional development:

Successfully defended his doctoral dissertation at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School in July 20232
Holds several professional certifications, including:
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Fellow, Society of Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA)
- Institute-Certified Director (ICD.D)
- Fellow, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (FCPA)
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)1

Achievements

Named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 by Caldwell Partners / National Post in 20071
Received the Alumni Award of Excellence from the University of Alberta in 20081

Court Carruthers is known for his leadership in the packaging industry and his commitment to professional growth and development. His LinkedIn profile showcases his extensive experience and achievements in various executive roles across different industries.