Michael Schaarschmidt

Michael Schaarschmidt currently serves as the VP of Supply Chain for Beverage Creations at Danone, overseeing the supply chain for a business generating over $2 billion in revenue. Prior to this role, Michael was the Head of Supply Chain and Manufacturing for Ball Corporation's Aluminum Cups division, where responsibilities included S&OP, planning, supply chain optimization, and customer fulfillment. Michael has also held various positions, including President of Schaarschmidt Consulting, Director of International Supply Chain at Molson Coors, and General Manager/Director of Operations at Rocky Mountain Metal Container. Michael's extensive experience in supply chain management spans over two decades and has been supplemented by a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Technology Management from the Colorado School of Mines.