Scott A. Vail serves as Chief Supply Chain & Operations Officer at Ball Corporation, a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain management and operations, Vail joined Ball in 2021 as Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain before ascending to his current executive role in 2023. Prior to Ball, he spent more than two decades at PepsiCo, where he held progressive leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Frito-Lay North America and Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Execution. His tenure at PepsiCo was marked by transformative initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and advanced sustainability goals across complex global networks. At Ball Corporation, Vail oversees the company's worldwide supply chain, manufacturing operations, procurement, and logistics, driving strategic alignment to support the production of billions of sustainable aluminum beverage cans and aerospace products annually. Under his leadership, Ball has optimized its end-to-end operations, achieving significant improvements in on-time delivery, inventory management, and supply chain resilience amid global disruptions. Vail's expertise in digital transformation and lean manufacturing has been instrumental in Ball's commitment to circular economy principles, including increasing recycled content in packaging and minimizing environmental impact. A recognized industry leader, Vail has been honored for his contributions to supply chain innovation, including awards from industry publications for excellence in operations. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Utah and an MBA from Pepperdine University, and he actively champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in manufacturing while mentoring the next generation of supply chain professionals.