Kevin Callanan

About Kevin Callanan

Enterprise operating executive, board director, and venture partner with global leadership experience across technology, automotive, and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serve as Vice President of Global Operations at Roku, leading end-to-end global operations across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics across all product portfolios.Over two decades leading complex, highly regulated and capital-intensive enterprises, managing multi-billion-dollar global spend and operating under public-market scrutiny. Experienced aligning operating systems, capital allocation, and cross-functional execution to enterprise strategy while navigating geopolitical volatility, supply disruption, and inflationary cycles. Known for driving enterprise transformation and strengthening risk frameworks aligned with long-term strategic objectives.Lived and worked across the United States, China, Switzerland, and France, leading globally distributed teams and industrial operations across diverse regulatory and cultural environments.Previously held Senior Vice President roles at Sanofi and Novartis, Vice President at Lucid Motors, and senior leadership positions at Apple and Dell, contributing to large-scale transformation, global product launches, and industrial system build-outs across multiple continents.Also serve as a board director and venture partner, advising growth-stage and institutional organizations on governance, operational resilience, and long-term value creation.Legally trained (JD) with an MBA in Finance and Supply Chain Operations, bringing disciplined governance and enterprise risk perspective to both operating and board roles.

Experience

1. Vice President of Global Operations at Roku

   Roku

   Oct 2024 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Lead end-to-end global operations across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics, for Roku’s full device portfolio, including streaming players, first-party TVs, smart home products, and accessories.Rebuilt and modernized the global operating system while maintaining full commercial velocity, upgrading leadership across the organization and establishing a disciplined cross-functional operating cadence trusted by Product, Sales, Finance, and Engineering leadership.Delivered $120M+ in cost reduction within the first year while launching 90+ SKUs across global markets. Achieved 99.97% inventory accuracy through strengthened operational controls and system discipline.Brought Roku’s first-party TV platform (Hiro) from concept to market in approximately nine months, establishing a new foundation for vertical integration.Digitized 100% of global shipping lanes, improving end-to-end visibility and control across international manufacturing and distribution networks.Maintained product availability and delivered record revenue performance across all four quarters of 2025 during organizational transformation and supply market volatility.

Education

• New York Law School

  Doctor of Law - JD, Doctorate of Jurisprudence

• Penn State University

  MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• University at Albany

  BA, Sociology

Skills

• Licensing
• Logistics
• Strategic Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Pricing
• Change Management
• Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Outsourcing
• Materials Management
• Project Management
• Inventory Management
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• Procurement
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Supply Management
• Team Building
• Management
• International Business
• P&L Management
• Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Team Leadership
• Litigation
• Erp
• Global Sourcing
• Business Strategy
• Product Development
• Sourcing
• Product Management
• Vendor Management