Donna Butler

Donna Butler has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several decades. Donna began their career at AT&T in 1982 as a Sales Manager, where they led a sales team and implemented strategies to increase market share. After working at GTECH S.p.A. as a Project Officer, managing the installation of a state lottery, they joined Butler Automatic Inc. as a Sales/Marketing Assistant. In this role, Donna attended trade shows globally, communicating with customers and assisting with logistics and organization.

Donna then progressed within Butler Automatic Inc., eventually becoming the General Manager - Europe. In this position, they directed operations, finance, business development, sales, marketing, and customer relations for the European division. Donna also developed and managed relationships with OEMs, suppliers, and customers.

Taking an education sabbatical, Donna completed an MBA program at the Business School Lausanne and interned at Nestlé, conducting research on responsible sourcing audits in the food and beverage industry. Donna then joined Hope Global as the VP of Sales, spearheading worldwide business development and sales management for automotive, military, construction, and commercial industries.

Donna continued their journey at FPL Food LLC as the General Manager of the Value Added Business Unit, providing strategic planning and operations leadership. Their responsibilities included enhancing employee morale, managing various departmental teams, and overseeing operations.

Most recently, Donna held positions at TSW Industries SRL and tna solutions Pty Ltd. At TSW Industries, they served as the National Sales Manager - North America, responsible for sales planning, market share, budget targets, and the development of marketing strategies. Their role also involved collaborating with the Business Development team and managing cash flow factors. At tna solutions Pty Ltd., Donna is currently the Business Development Manager for Confectionery in North America, utilizing their expertise in sales and market development.

Overall, Donna Butler's work experience highlights their strong leadership, strategic planning, sales management, and relationship-building skills in various industries.

Donna Butler obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Political Science from Providence College, where they studied from 1978 to 1982. In 2013, they pursued further education at the Business School Lausanne (BSL), completing a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program. Their curriculum at BSL focused on various areas including innovation, sustainability, marketing, communications, strategy, and finance.