Kala Kusachi

Kala Kusachi is an experienced supply chain management professional currently serving as Lead Global Supply Manager for Paint Shop CapEx and CapEx Construction Services at Rivian since July 2023, contributing to the company's mission of sustainable transportation. Previous roles include Commodity Manager at Beta Bionics, where responsibilities involved team development during the FDA approval process, and Manager of Supply Chain at Edwards Lifesciences, leading projects for electronic routing solutions. Kala has also held various positions at Function A and Fluor Corporation, where significant achievements included managing multimillion-dollar procurement projects and implementing efficient supply chain strategies. Kala holds a Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Finance from Cal State Fullerton.