Tate Pearson

Director, Facilities Engineering & Asset Reliability at Ardagh Group SA

Tate Pearson has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and industries. Tate is currently working at Ardagh Group as the Director of Facilities Engineering & Asset Reliability, where they lead a team responsible for plant facilities, power, control systems, and production asset reliability. Prior to joining Ardagh Group, Tate worked at Advanced Technology Services (ATS) in various leadership roles, including Senior Director of Engineering and Technical Support Services, Senior Director of Operational Excellence, General Manager, Area Business Manager, and Director of Product Development & Strategy. At ATS, they focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable maintenance services, improving customer satisfaction, and driving cost reductions. Before ATS, Tate worked at The Timken Company, where they held roles such as Global Rail Marketing & Business Planning Manager, Global Market Unit Manager - Heavy Truck, Cage & Roller Mfg Superintendent, and Quality Manager. At Timken, they contributed to marketing and commercial activities, managed manufacturing facilities, and achieved significant improvements in quality and customer satisfaction. Prior to Timken, Tate worked at The Torrington Company as the Global GM Sales Manager, Automotive Sales Engineer, and Sales Engineer, where they managed global sales, interacted with key accounts, and developed strong customer relationships. Overall, Tate Pearson's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, maintenance management, operational excellence, marketing, and sales.

Tate Pearson has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Tate also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Iowa. In addition, they obtained a certification as a Safety Trained Supervisor from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in 2015.

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  • Director, Facilities Engineering & Asset Reliability

    August, 2022 - present

  • Director, Reliability Systems

    February, 2022