Jennifer Peters

Director BI & Data Analytics Nestle Purina NA

Jennifer Peters, Director BI and Analytics, is leading the way for AI/ML at scale in Operations at Nestlé Purina. As a former Systems Integrator and Process Improvement Manager, Jennifer is passionate about building the factory landscape of the future. Jennifer graduated from the University of Iowa (Go Hawks!) with a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Sciences, and later earned her MBA from St. Ambrose University. She has over twenty years’ experience in manufacturing operations, leadership, and innovation through technology. Jennifer is the Executive Co-Sponsor for Nestlé Purina’s Women in Engineering and Women in Manufacturing organizations. She is a member of NextUp (formerly Network of Executive Women) and is currently working with other Iowa organizations to launch a new Women in Manufacturing chapter in Iowa. Jennifer and her husband Doug live in Eastern Iowa with their two children Brendan (17) and Ella (15) and their two cats Mary (the nice one) and Megan (the grumpy one). Her oldest son Baily and his wife Kayla also live in Eastern Iowa with their son Oliver (3). In addition to spending time with family, Jennifer enjoys traveling, wine tasting, hiking, and playing pickleball.