Russell Chung

Russell Chung is a seasoned procurement and supply chain executive with extensive leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Chief Procurement Officer at the University of California, Berkeley, where he oversees procurement strategy and operations for one of the world's top public universities. In addition, he is the sustainable procurement lead for the University of California system, aligning institutional purchasing with environmental and social responsibility goals.

Prior to his role at UC Berkeley, Russell was the Chief Procurement Officer at the City University of New York (CUNY) and the Director of Procurement at The Ohio State University. His expertise extends beyond academia, having led global procurement and supply chain organizations at major corporations including The Kohler Company, Delphi Technologies, and General Motors.

Russell holds a BA in History from UCLA, a BS in Computer Science, and has pursued graduate studies at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.

With a proven track record of optimizing procurement strategies, fostering sustainability initiatives, and driving operational excellence, Russell brings valuable insight and leadership to corporate and institutional boards.