Mr. Brian Robinson

This strategic sourcing and product quality expert has over 25 years of professional experience. He is highly skilled in global sourcing and quality, risk management, supplier relationship management, and general sourcing and category management. He earned his BS at The Open University and his MBA at Imperial College of London in the United Kingdom. He is a certified negotiation trainer and is a distinguished member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing, The Conference Board, and the Institute of Supply Management. Formerly, he has served as the lead of global strategic sourcing at Rolls-Royce Corporation, the vice president of sourcing at MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., the lead of purchasing at STIHL Inc., and the director of global strategic sourcing and supply chain at MTD Products. Currently, this expert serves as the chief purchasing officer and vice president of strategic sourcing at a NC textile company.