Francis O'Connor

Francis O'Connor has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. Francis is currently working as the Vice President of Sourcing and Risk Management at Schwan's Company. Prior to this, they held various roles at Land O'Lakes, Inc., including Director of Dairy Foods Sourcing and Risk Management and Senior Manager. At Land O'Lakes, they led purchasing and risk management teams, developed advanced analytics platforms, and implemented supply risk processes.

Before joining Land O'Lakes, Francis worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Manager in the Procurement practice, where they led cross-functional teams in streamlining contract labor purchases for clients. Francis also worked at The Keystone Group as a Senior Associate, leading procurement M&A integration planning for middle-market manufacturing and distribution companies.

Earlier in their career, Francis served as the Managing Director at ALC Advisors, focusing on advisory and investment services for clients in China. Francis also held a Director position at Alaris Consulting, overseeing supply chain management and strategic sourcing projects for clients with revenues above $1 billion.

Overall, Francis O'Connor has extensive experience in sourcing, risk management, procurement, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on the food and beverage industry.

Francis O'Connor obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the years 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, they earned a B.A. degree in Management from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business from 1997 to 2000. In addition, they also obtained a BA in Management from the University of Notre Dame during the same period. There is no available information regarding any degrees or fields of study from Creighton University or Edina High School.