Derek Leitner

Derek Leitner is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial management and accounting across various industries. Currently serving as the Logistics Accounting Manager at Perdue Farms since December 2013, Derek provides financial oversight for Transportation, Distribution Centers, and Freezer Locations and co-chairs the Veterans Associate Resource Group. Previous roles include Senior Financial Analyst positions at Perdue Farms, where responsibilities encompassed supporting marketing efforts and cost modeling for new products. Derek’s prior experience includes serving as a Senior Accountant at DANNON COMPANY, INC., where key tasks involved efficiency tracking and capital asset management, and as a Senior Manufacturing Accountant at Liebert Corporation, focusing on cost system management and new product development. Derek's foundational experience includes roles at Ford Motor Company and American United Life, along with a solid educational background with an MBA in Information Systems and a BS in Accounting from Ball State University.