James Gowen is responsible for logistics operations, global manufacturing, and the planning of over $35B of inventory for Verizon. James spearheaded the launch of Verizon’s first green bond in 2019. He also launched Verizon’s flagship $137M green energy initiative eliminating 20,000 metric tons of CO2. James holds a master’s degree from Long Island University and a bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville College.