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Val Kucherenko

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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:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
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-...
    Article
    Kucherenko, V. (2025), MSU RMCP Marks 20 Years. https://www.railwayage.com/news/msu-rmcp-marks-20-years/
    Article
    Kucherenko V. (2025), Michigan State Center for Railway Research and Education Celebrates 20th RMCP with Record Enrollment and Innovations. https://www.rtands.com/news/news-news/michigan-state-center-for-railway-research-and-education-celeb...
  • 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

Related News:

Audio
Broad Matters podcast hosted by the MSU Broad College of Business, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts
Broad Matters Season 8 Episode 5 - Railway Education and Research 
Valerii Kucherenko joins Broad Matters to discuss CRRE’s role in rail education and industry leadership.
Faculty & staff stories
Professional headshot of Valerii Kucherenko
Broad College of Business’ Renowned Railroad Education Program Welcomes New Director, Valerii Kucherenko 
Learn about MSU's railroad education program and the new director who plans to launch it into new horizons.
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