Vera Verdree, PhD is a highly accomplished strategic leader with over 13 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and R&D operations. She has a proven track record of achieving enterprise collaboration and delivering significant cost savings, as well as implementing complex projects. In her various roles, Ms. Verdree has generated over $10 million in potential revenue growth. Her professional relationships and influencing without direct authority have accelerated innovation, maximizing financial impact.

Ms. Verdree's key skills include leadership, strategy planning, customer relations, business development, talent development, continuous improvement, research and development, product development, financial management, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement, and budget management.

She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from Columbus State University.

Ms. Verdree's impressive professional experience includes Director Global Operations Strategy at TE Connectivity, Senior Manager, Margin & Profitability at Abbott, Director Operational Excellence at Baker Hughes, Senior Global Quality Manager at Baker Hughes, Senior Materials Manager at Baker Hughes, Manufacturing Plant Manager at Baker Hughes, Technical Support Engineer at Baker Hughes, Research Project Lead at Baker Hughes and Senior Scientist at Baker Hughes.