Ted Koester

Ted Koester has a vast range of work experience in procurement and sales roles. Ted began their career at Coca-Cola Enterprises in 1989, progressing from a checker to a Logistics Manager. Ted then worked at Dr Pepper/7UP Bottling Group as the Vice President of Procurement, managing all procurement activities. After that, they joined Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages as the Vice President and Sector Director, focusing on procurement synergies and continuous improvement. Ted later worked at Dr Pepper Snapple Group as the Director of Procurement- Packaging, responsible for packaging materials and continuous improvement projects. Ted then moved to Cliffstar Corporation as the Senior Director of Procurement, Global Sourcing, where they reported to the CEO and oversaw the acquisition by Cott Beverage. Ted then joined Harry and David as the Senior Director of Fruit Acquisition & Commercial Sales. Currently, they are working at Golden State Foods as the Senior Director of Procurement & Sales Director of Strategic Sourcing Alliance, responsible for all procurement for Liquid Products Domestic and support of 3 International Locations.

Ted Koester obtained a BBA in Finance from the University of Oklahoma, where they studied from 1983 to 1987. Prior to that, they earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Physical Sciences from Western Oklahoma State College, completing their studies in 1982. In addition to their formal education, they hold a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from The George Group. No specific information about the year or month of obtaining the certification is provided.