Val Kucherenko

he/him/his

Email: Kucheren@msu.edu

Director, Railway Education

Department: Center For Railway Research and Education

Office:
Henry Center for Executive Development
3535 Forest Rd Rm C34
Lansing, MI 48910

In-Person Office Hours

Monday:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Tuesday:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Thursday:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Friday:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: (517) 353-5667

Fixed Term-Faculty

Department: Executive Development Programs

Areas of Expertise

Biography
A commercially savvy international sales, marketing, and supply chain professional with a focus on driving excellence and enhancing competitive advantage.

With extensive experience across various levels of the maritime transportation and supply chain industry, I've honed a broad skill set in leading Fortune 150 and CPG companies. Over 20 years, I've built a strong track record in designing new strategies and leading change initiatives that have led to significant improvements.

I have deep knowledge of local markets in North America and Europe, having held various roles across these regions. Multinationally experienced professional with specialized M.I.S.E. (Maersk International Shipping Education) background gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark and MBA from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.

I have successfully completed five international assignments across the USA, Spain, Italy, Russia, and Canada.
Education
Master of Business Administration MBA 2023, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Certified Logistics Professional CCLP 2018, Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT)
Maersk International Shipping Education Graduate M.I.S.E. 2006, The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group / Copenhagen Business Scholl
Master of Engineering Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering 2004, Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University
Publications

Article
Kelly, M. (2024), Teamsters Canada rail strike looms, Maersk halts Canadian imports. https://www.automotivelogistics.media/emergency-logistics/teamsters-canada-rail-strike-looms-maersk-...
Awards
- Dean's Honour List Recipient
  Dean’s Honour List is awarded at the conclusion of Level 1 and Level 2.
  
  https://certificates.degroote.mcmaster.ca/dd32f5e4-cb51-4036-9d0c-a1ca52c46506
Media Mentions
- ARTICLE
  Teamsters Canada rail strike looms, Maersk halts Canadian imports
  August 19, 2024
  Outlet: Automotive Logistics, Ultima Media part of Süddeutscher Verlag
  "Canada-destined shipments that require rail transport are being halted ahead of the Teamsters union’s potential strike action on Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC).", Kelly, M., Automotive Logistics, August 2024
Links
- https://search.msu.edu/people/index.php?uid=6258425