Gopal Balasubramaniam

Gopal Balasubramaniam currently serves as Vice President of GSM Finished Goods and Contract Manufacturing at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., where responsibilities include leading global sourcing initiatives for over $2 billion in finished goods and strengthening partnerships for new product developments. Previously, Gopal held several vice president roles at Stanley Black & Decker, including Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Vice President of Strategic Projects in Global Strategic Sourcing, where focus areas included supply chain optimization and development of strategic partnerships across various regions. Prior experience at STANLEY Engineered Fastening encompassed leadership positions in Asia, including Vice President of Asia Automotive and General Manager of ASEAN, emphasizing operational strategy and market expansion. Gopal holds an Executive MBA from Rutgers Business School, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Lamar University, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras.