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Brian Prodin has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Brian currently holds the position of Vice President - Global Supply Chain and Operations at BrandSafway since September 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director - Acquisition and Development at Hawks Landing Development from September 2019.

From 2011 to 2019, Brian held various roles at Plastic Omnium, including Director - Purchasing and Supply Chain Americas (2017-2019), Director - Purchasing and Supply Chain Europe and Africa (2014-2017), and Director - Sales and Program Management (NAO) (2011-2014). In these roles, they led teams and managed procurement, supply chain, and program management functions. Brian achieved significant cost savings and inventory reduction, improved efficiency and customer focus, and addressed supplier non-conformance issues.

Prior to their time at Plastic Omnium, Brian worked at Automotive Components Holdings, LLC as the Associate Director - Business and Strategy Office from 2005 to 2011. Brian also held various positions at Visteon, including Senior Program Manager (2001-2006), Senior Manager - Process Leadership (2000-2001), and Development Manager - System Engineering & Integration (1999-2000). Their early career includes roles at Ford Motor Company, where they held positions in powertrain applications engineering and manufacturing, technical, and management positions.

Overall, Brian Prodin has extensive experience in supply chain management, procurement, program management, and strategic development across multiple industries.

Brian Prodin, CPSM, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Brian also earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Wayne State University. Furthermore, they completed executive education in Leadership Development from both IESE Business School and IPADE Business School. Additionally, they obtained a Certificate in System Dynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brian is also certified as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management. Brian has additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Warehousing. Moreover, they hold an Amateur - General Class license from the Federal Communications Commission.