Roger Brecht

VP Digital Manufacturing Nestle Purina

 Vice President Digital Manufacturing, Nestle Purina PetCare Company

• Over 23 years of leadership experience with the world’s largest food and beverage provider.
• Expert in change management throughout the various leadership roles and experiences.
• Result-focused mindset, leading to step-change improvements in multi-site operations.
• Currently responsible for the digital transformation of NPPC, including the transition to automation strategies in our 20+ North American Factory locations.
• Personally groomed and mentored multiple Vice President’s, Factory Manager’s, and Operation Manager’s within NPPC and outside organizations.
• Expert in strategic development for long-term success in any organization, including land and property acquisitions to allow for needed asset space for future expansion; operational strategies to provide foundational infrastructure to deliver best in class results; TPM, Continuous Improvement Initiatives (GSTD, 5 Why, fishbone analysis, etc.); and identify and coach on key metrics that will be the principles for success in any operation/business.