Richard Zarski

EVP, Operations Fujitsu

Richard (Dick) Zarski has been with Fujitsu for over twenty five years and is Executive Vice President of Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality for Fujitsu Frontech North America. With 30+ years experience in high technology product and services businesses, he brings a strong mix of new product launch, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics management, quality and service parts logistics experience to his role. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge and management and operational efficiency experience to his role in the company.

Mr. Zarski has particular strengths and focus in business process, organization and operational excellence. He is responsible for ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certification for FFNA, and they have received numerous Best Practice nominations by external auditors BSI and DNV. This dedication to quality aligns well with his commitment to operational excellence for our customers.

Operationally, he has successfully implemented Toyota Production System (TPS) processes in Fujitsu’s manufacturing and supply chain operations. Additionally he was responsible for the launch of a new Reverse Logistics Operation for Fujitsu America which has driven considerable improvements and efficiencies in the supply of parts to its customers and service organization. Mr. Zarski is also Chairman of the Fujitsu North American Companies Logistics Committee charged with streamlining North American logistics practices within the United States and the world, which has resulted in significant savings to Fujitsu operating companies.

Finally, he has served as both Vice President and most recently, since October 2015 as President of the Franklin Supply Chain Advisory Board at Syracuse University Whitman School of Management.

Richard received his Bachelor of Science degree in Distribution Management from Syracuse University. He lives in Southern California with his wife. Mr. Zarski has two sons, one that lives in New York State and the other in Southern California.