Ross Burrows

Background

About Ross Burrows

Respected executive with distinguished career leading sourcing, operations, and manufacturing functions, brand management, business development, product development, and supply chain within the food service industry. Results-driven leader applying strong business acumen with relationship management to meet ever-evolving business challenges. • Manufacturing Leadership: Proven track record of managing and leading manufacturing operations at the highest levels. 20+ years of metrics-driven manufacturing operations leadership that has led to leaner, more intelligent operations for global companies including Lufthansa, Starbucks, Kroger, and Aramark. • Global Manufacturing Operations Strategy: In variety of roles have personally reviewed 200+ plants worldwide in CAP, EMEA, and North America. Suppliers producing everything from tier 1 finished goods in savory foods, soups, and baked goods. Also reviewed tier two providers / potential providers’ ingredients for items such as proteins, produce, and dry goods. Have had the opportunity to practice supplier development with dozens of manufacturers globally ensuring better end product and optimized cost structure. • Strategic Alliances & Retail Operations Strategy: Worked closely with large national and global partners in both retail and manufacturing to develop business relationships focused on providing targeted products and concepts that have been put into place around the globe. Have trusted relationships with key personnel in numerous companies. • Business Development: 20+ years of proven, results-driven business development and operations leadership experience. 15+ years of experience improving operations in retail and manufacturing operations in the food service industry with major Fortune 500 organizations including Starbucks and Kroger.