Mark Krause

Mark Krause is currently the Sr. Director of Supplier Performance at Western Digital, a position he has held since October 2023.1 He is based in the Charlotte metro area and has an extensive background in supply chain management and strategic sourcing.1

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Western Digital, Mark held several notable positions:

• Sr. Director of Strategic Sourcing Transformation and Operations at Honeywell (May 2021 - October 2023)1
• Director of Supply Chain Transformation Programs at Honeywell (July 2019 - May 2021)1
• Various roles at The Spaceship Company, including Program Manager for SpaceShipIII and Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Contracts (2014 - 2019)1
• Multiple positions at American Airlines, including Principal - Fleet Transactions and Senior Commodity Manager (2011 - 2014)1

Education

Mark holds the following degrees:

• MBA in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business1
• Master's in Health Sector Management from Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business1
• BA in Political Science from the University at Albany, SUNY1

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Mark has demonstrated expertise in:

• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Supply chain transformation
• Program management
• Supplier performance optimization
• Contract management

His diverse experience across industries such as aerospace, airlines, and technology has equipped him with a broad perspective on supply chain management and strategic sourcing practices.