Dean Dietrich

Dean Dietrich is an experienced professional in operations management and sales, currently serving as General Manager at Advanced Material Handling since August 2022. Previously, Dietrich held the position of SVP Sales & Operations Support at Fort Dearborn Company, overseeing business optimization and customer service for a network servicing 750 customers. Dietrich also served as Vice President and General Manager at Caraustar, managing a $250 million manufacturing business, and provided consulting services with a focus on P&L authority. A notable tenure at Graphic Packaging International included leading turn-around initiatives for a $750 million business unit and managing substantial sales and technical teams. Dietrich’s career began at James River Corporation and included service as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy. Academic credentials include a General Management Program degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research and Quantitative Business Analysis from Penn State University.