Kevin Brown
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Executive Vice President (Global Operations) & Chief Supply Chain Officer
Round Rock, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Kevin Brown, Dell Technologies’ Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Chief Supply Chain Officer, brings decades of experience in operations, technology and procurement, focused on efficiency, cost reduction and innovation.
At Dell, Kevin leads a global supply chain organization spanning 180 countries and 25 manufacturing sites. Under his leadership, Dell has been recognized for having one of the most efficient, sustainable and innovative supply chains across the industry. During his career at Dell, Kevin served as Chief Procurement Officer and played a pivotal role in establishing manufacturing operations in both the U.S. and Asia. He also led the integration of EMC’s operations during the Dell-EMC merger, achieving $1 billion in savings.
Kevin has spearheaded initiatives advancing sustainability and circular economy practices, such as Dell’s closed-loop plastics program and the NextWave ocean-bound plastics recycling initiative. Currently, he is leading the modernization of Dell's supply chain by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging AI-driven analytics and machine learning to improve forecasting, optimize operations and drive greater efficiency.
Before joining Dell, Kevin spent 10 years at Newport News Shipbuilding, where he held leadership roles in reactor plant engineering, construction management and facilities.
Kevin serves on the Board of Directors for The Kroger Co., the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and the Howard University Center for Supply Chain Excellence. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at The George Washington University and the Hotchkiss School and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Kevin holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an M.S. in engineering management from The George Washington University. He is the 2024 recipient of the George Washington University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.
The Record
Background
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2013 — Present
Executive Vice President (Global Operations) & Chief Supply Chain Officer
Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies is a global technology company that provides comprehensive IT infrastructure solutions, including personal computers, servers, data storage, networking, and cloud services for businesses and consumers. With its diverse portfolio of hardware, software, and services, Dell helps organizations modernize their data centers, drive digital transformation, and support hybrid and multi-cloud environments worldwide.
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2008 — 2013
Chief Procurement Officer
Dell Technologies
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2001 — 2008
Senior Vice President | Various
Dell Technologies
From December 2001, Kevin held various Senior Vice President roles. Kevin was the Senior Vice President in Worldwide Procurement until November 2005, after which he served as Senior Vice President of Product Group Quality & Operations. From June 2007 to May 2008, he was the Senior Vice President of ODM Fulfilment & Supply Chain Strategy.
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1998 — 2001
Vice-President | Manufacturing Operations
Dell Technologies
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1996 — 1997
Superintendent Construction
HII | Newport News Shipbuilding
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1997 — 1998
Director | Facilities
HII | Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News Shipbuilding, part of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), stands as one of the largest industrial employers in Newport News, Virginia. The facility specializes in the design, construction, refueling, and maintenance of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy, and it is the sole shipyard in the U.S. equipped to build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
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1988 — 1996
Engineering Manager & Various Engineering roles
HII | Newport News Shipbuilding
In The News
Newsfeed
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30 July 2025 · Supply Chain Digital
Top 10: CSCOs in North America
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6 June 2025 · The GW Hatchet
Board of Trustees elects four new members
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22 October 2024 · GW Engineering
Alumnus Kevin Brown Honored with Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
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11 September 2024 · Procurement Mag
Top 10 Strategic Sourcing Leaders
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19 July 2024 · John F. Kennedy Library
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Announces New Board Members
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6 December 2023 · Supply Chain Digital
Top 10: Supply chain leaders
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16 May 2022 · Supply Chain Digital
Dell supply chief Kevin Brown has sustainability in sights
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4 May 2022 · Channel Futures
Despite Global Turmoil, Dell Claims Industry’s Most Efficient Supply Chain
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28 January 2021 · Grocery Dive
Kroger adds Dell and Unilever vets to board as long-time member exits
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27 January 2021 · Kroger
Kroger Announces Kevin Brown and Amanda Sourry Elected to Kroger Board of Directors
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20 March 2017 · Sustainable Brands
Dell Releases Ocean Plastic Packaging as New Plastics Economy Takes Shape
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Formative Years
Education
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS | Mechanical Engineering
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George Washington University
MS | Engineering Management
Areas Of Focus