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Ian MacKellar

President and Chief Operations Officer

Dechra•Global

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Experience35+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

A proven leader who uses clear strategies, strong communication plans and a foundation of lean-six sigma principles to deliver exceptional results.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • DechraCurrent
    2026–Present· 8 mos
    • President and Chief Operating OfficerCurrent
      2026–Present
  • AgroFresh
    Mar 2023–2026· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Operations Officer
      Mar 2023–2026
  • Pfizer
    Mar 2019–Mar 2023· 4 yrs
    • VP Site Leader McPherson
      Mar 2019–Mar 2023
  • Zoetis
    Feb 2013–Mar 2019· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Vice President Global External Supply
      2017–Mar 2019
    • GMS Kalamazoo Site Leader
      Feb 2013–2017
  • Pfizer
    Feb 2007–Feb 2013· 6 yrs
    • Kalamazoo Site Leader
      Oct 2012–Feb 2013
    • Network Performance Leader
      Feb 2010–Oct 2012
    • Director of Operational Excellence/Right First Time - Center and Contract Manufacturing
      Feb 2009–Sep 2010
    • Right First Time Site Leader
      Feb 2007–Feb 2009
  • Pfizer
    Feb 2000–Feb 2006· 6 yrs
    • Senior Manager API production
      Feb 2000–Feb 2006
  • Pharmacia
    1997–2000· 3 yrs
    • Engineer, Process
      1997–2000
  • Eli Lilly and Company
    1991–1997· 6 yrs
    • Engineer, Development
      1991–1997

Education

BS

Chemical Engineering

Michigan State University

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Ian MacKellar
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Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Process EngineeringOperational ExcellenceLeadershipTechnology TransferSix SigmaLean Manufacturing5SRoot Cause AnalysisQuality SystemCAPAGMPStrategyContinuous ImprovementFDACross-functional Team LeadershipValidationProcess SimulationProcess ImprovementPharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology