Shan Collins — CEO
As Nestlé’s Head of IT & Digital for the Americas, I am excited to lead the charge in reinventing our business from end to end — placing people, data, analytics and technology at the heart of everything we do. I firmly believe that meaningful digital transformation begins and ends with our people. To achieve this vision, my incredible teams and I are on a mission to create compelling experiences for our consumers, customers and employees by leveraging powerful capabilities and emerging technologies to transform every part of our business — from manufacturing to human resources. We are embedding a technology-first mindset across the organization and leading with tech as the first solve for our business challenges to unlock new, enriching opportunities. And with the integration of AI and automation, we are empowering our people to be their most productive selves, fostering a workplace where everything they do is impactful, fulfilling and worth their time. I’ve had the privilege to advance my career at Nestlé and to be a part of driving our mission of unlocking the power of food to enhance the quality of life. Over the past 33 years, I have embraced this mission through diverse roles in information technology, supply chain, procurement, finance enterprise analytics, and digital. These experiences have reinforced my belief in placing people at the center of our efforts, driving innovation and collaboration for lasting impact. This commitment to innovation and collaboration extends to my passion in developing people and nurturing the next generation of leaders. By embracing our IT & Digital Americas Game Changer mindset, we further enable our people-centered approach and transform not only our systems but also our culture, paving the way for a future where digital capabilities serve as a competitive advantage.
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Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States
Experience: 34 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Digital Strategy
- Technology Integration
- Data Analytics
Career Highlights
- Led digital transformation at Nestlé for over 33 years.
- Empowered teams with technology for impactful results.
- Passionate about developing future leaders in the industry.
Work Experience
Nestlé
Nestlé Head of IT & Digital Americas (1 yr 2 mos)
Head of Information Technology North America (2 yrs 3 mos)
Chief Digital Transformation Officer (3 yrs 4 mos)
Chief Analytics Officer (2 yrs)
Vice President of Supply Chain (2 yrs 3 mos)
Head of Business Intelligence (2 yrs 9 mos)
Director of Supply Chain (3 yrs)
Director of Logistics (6 yrs)
Director of Demand Planning (2 yrs)
Director of Supply Chain (2 yrs)
Supply Chain Manager (2 yrs)
Senior Supply Chain Associate (2 yrs)
Financial Analyst (2 yrs)
Production & Commodities Planner (2 yrs)
Education
at Villanova University