Steve Hills

Steve Hills has extensive experience in supply chain management and contract manufacturing. Steve currently holds the position of Global Head of Contract Manufacturing and Supply Chain Lead New Ventures at Campari Group since January 2023. Previously, they worked at Unilever from 2018 to 2022, where they held various roles such as Personal Care Collaborative Manufacturing Lead, Supply Chain Director for Beauty & Personal Care Strategy, and Supply Chain Director for External Manufacturing.

Before joining Unilever, Steve Hills worked at PepsiCo from 2011 to 2018, where they served as Senior Director of 3rd Party Manufacturing ESSA and Contract Manufacturing Director for ESSA Snacks. Steve was responsible for leading teams and establishing strategic partnerships to drive growth, innovation, and productivity in the snacks, beverages, and nutrition categories.

In addition, Steve Hills has previous experience at Kraft Foods, Cadbury plc., Ernest Jackson & Co. Limited, and Cadbury Trebor Bassett in various manufacturing and operations roles. Steve has a strong background in delivering high-quality products, implementing sustainable and agile solutions, and driving operational efficiency.

Overall, Steve Hills has a successful track record in supply chain management, contract manufacturing, and strategic leadership, making him a valuable asset in the industry.

Steve Hills has a diverse education history. In 1986 to 1992, they attended Ranelagh and focused on maths, further maths, physics, and chemistry. Following this, they pursued a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham from 1992 to 1996. Steve then went on to obtain an MSc in Advanced Food Manufacture from the same university between 1998 and 2000. In 2021, Steve completed a course in ECommerce - Level 1 Essentials at Econsultancy. Additionally, they have acquired various certifications, such as Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from LinkedIn in 2022, Being a Good Mentor from LinkedIn in 2021, and ICAgile Certified Professional from ICAgile in 2019. Steve also obtained certifications in negotiation skills from The Gap Partnership, including The Complete Skilled Negotiator and The Strategic Negotiator, although the specific years are not provided.