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Ruben Barretto

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Head of Procurement at Kuehne+Nagel
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Ruben is a senior supply chain leader with over 20 years of international experience, currently serving as Head of Procurement at Kuehne+Nagel. His career is marked by navigating semiconductor shortages and geopolitical tensions at Ericsson while supporting the 5G rollout. He is an alumnus of IMD and FGV. Colleagues describe him as an effective, supportive, and results-oriented leader.

He has a passion for developing multicultural and results-oriented organizations, demonstrating a focus on building trust and credibility within his teams across different regions, including North America and Mexico. He values creating strong, collaborative team environments.

He played a pivotal role in establishing the first 5G Smart Factory in the USA during his tenure at Ericsson.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Global Supply Chain
Has over 20 years of experience managing complex international supply chains for major corporations like Ericsson and Kuehne+Nagel.
Crisis Management
Successfully led teams through severe semiconductor shortages and geopolitical tensions to ensure supply chain continuity for the 5G infrastructure boom.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Head of Procurement
Kuehne+Nagel
4-2021 - 7-2024
Head of Group Supply Americas
Ericsson
11-2016 - 3-2021
Head Of Supply Market Area North America
Ericsson
5-2013 - 10-2016
Head of Supply HUB Mexico
Ericsson
11-2000 - 3-2004
Senior Supply Chain Specialist
Ericsson
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Education
Executive Education
IMD
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
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