Michael Denk

Michael Denk has extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, currently serving as Director of Supply Chain/Purchasing at Steelite International since January 2019, where the company specializes in tabletop products for the hospitality industry. Previously, Michael held the position of Director of Strategic Sourcing at Ainsworth Pet Nutrition from August 2014 to December 2018, contributing to the company's sales success prior to its acquisition by J.M. Additionally, Michael spent over seven years at H.J. Heinz, progressing through various roles in procurement finance and logistics finance, demonstrating a strong track record of financial oversight and strategic planning across domestic and international markets. Michael also has experience in senior roles at Giant Eagle and has worked in corporate program management and sales at organizations like The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Forte Software. Educational qualifications include an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an executive education from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Boston College.