Derek Easton

Derek Easton has a wealth of experience in operations and supply chain management. Derek currently holds the position of Vice President of Operational Excellence at Central Garden & Pet since 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the North America Transportation Operations and Import/Export Senior Director at Procter & Gamble from 2019 to 2022.

Before their time at Procter & Gamble, Derek worked at iMFLUX where they held various roles, including VP Quality and Business Services from 2018 to 2019 and VP, Service and Operational Excellence from 2015 to 2018.

Derek's extensive tenure at Procter & Gamble began in 1987, where they held several key positions. These included roles such as North America Supply Network Operations Senior Director from 2012 to 2015, Global Hair Care Innovation Delivery Leader from 2010 to 2012, Plant Manager from 2006 to 2010, Plant Manager at the Jackson plant from 2002 to 2006, Asia Regional Food and Beverage Product Supply Leader from 1998 to 2002, Oral Care Operations and Product Supply Leader from 1995 to 1998, and various manufacturing and logistics roles from 1987 to 1995.

Overall, Derek Easton's work experience showcases their expertise in operational excellence, supply chain management, and leadership in the consumer goods industry.

Derek Easton attended Princeton University from 1983 to 1987, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil and Geological Engineering.