Howard Epps

Howard Epps serves as the Vice President Supply Chain at Oatly since April 2024. Previously, Epps held the position of Vice President of Manufacturing at Nestlé from January 2021 to February 2024, where leadership in the Pizza and Snacking division significantly enhanced supply chain performance and profitability. Prior experience includes Vice President of Manufacturing at Simple Mills, leading operations for a high-growth food startup, and Director of Operations at Amplify Snack Brands, overseeing a supply chain that generated $387 million in revenue. Epps also contributed to The Kraft Heinz Company and Kraft Foods in various managerial roles, focusing on operations and business development. Epps holds a degree in Business Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and is Black Belt certified in continuous improvement methodologies.