Paul M. Fortunato

Paul M. Fortunato serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Supply Chain Management since 2018, teaching courses in manufacturing, global supply chain management, and supply chain project management.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University
• Management Business Program from The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School

Mr. Fortunato's research and professional expertise centers on Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, and Operations Management, directly informed by his 36-year industry career. His work emphasizes practical applications in global supply chain dynamics and project execution within industrial contexts, particularly chemical manufacturing and electronics materials sectors.

Prior to academia, he retired from The Dow Chemical Company after holding executive roles including:

• Vice President of Global Operations for Shipley Company (Dow subsidiary serving electronic materials)
• North American Manufacturing Director for Dow’s Coatings Business division