James Verner 14
James Verner
Senior Director of Service Planning and Procurement
Apple
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James Verner is the Senior Director of Planning and Procurement for AppleCare, leading a team responsible for planning, buying,
and inventory management for Apple’s products in the global service supply chain. James has been at Apple since 2005, supporting products such as iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Prior to Apple, James held a variety of supply-chain management positions in Europe and the US, spanning startup companies including Proxim and Webvan, and larger firms including Coopers & Lybrand and Tyco Electronics. His experience encompasses leadership in planning, procurement, warehousing, manufacturing, inventory management, logistics, and reverse logistics. James received his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics from Queen’s University, Canada, a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Imperial College, London, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is also a member of the Nature Conservancy Leadership Council, a global environmental NGO based in Arlington, Virginia.