Elizabeth Trautman

Elizabeth Trautman has extensive experience in finance and operations within the food and dairy sectors, currently serving as the Head of EU Dairy Finance Operations Projects at Danone since September 2016. Trautman has a proven track record in managing global supply points, optimizing product sourcing, and driving significant cost savings, evidenced by leading a pouch insourcing project that achieved €3.5 million in annual savings. Previous roles include Senior Sourcing Analyst at Safeway, where management of a $500 million purchasing portfolio was performed, and Quality Assurance Specialist at Ever Fresh Fruit Company, focusing on compliance and quality training programs. Elizabeth Trautman's educational background includes a BS in Agricultural Sciences from Oregon State University and ongoing studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, alongside various certifications in food quality and auditing.