Milton McCann
President, Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Dechra•Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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As President of Manufacturing and Supply, I lead global pharmaceutical operations with a focus on reliable supply, uncompromising quality, and scalable performance. I oversee multi-site manufacturing, quality, engineering, and end-to-end supply chain execution—aligning strategy with disciplined delivery in GMP environments. My leadership approach blends operational rigor with practical transformation: building resilient networks, strengthening right-sized governance, and investing in capabilities that improve throughput, service levels, and cost while maintaining regulatory readiness. I’m passionate about developing high-performing teams, simplifying complexity, and partnering across the enterprise—from R&D and commercial to external manufacturing and strategic suppliers. I’m most often engaged in: network and capacity strategy, site performance turnarounds, tech transfers and launches, OPEX/Lean programs, digital/automation roadmaps, and risk management that protects continuity of supply. The constant is impact: safer operations, stronger compliance, and predictable execution that supports patients and customers worldwide.
Career Timeline
- DechraCurrent2016–Present· 10 yrs 9 mos
- President, Manufacturing and Supply ChainCurrentApr 2020–Present
- Group Supply Chain and Procurement DirectorOct 2019–Apr 2020
- Interim Site Lead at Dechra SkiptonFeb 2019–Sep 2019
- Finance Director - Manufacturing and Supply2016–Feb 2019
- Feb 2008–Dec 2015· 7 yrs 10 mos
- Financial ControllerFeb 2008–Dec 2015
- Sep 2005–Dec 2008· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Financial ControllerSep 2005–Dec 2008
- Oct 2000–Sep 2005· 4 yrs 11 mos
- Director, FinanceOct 2000–Sep 2005
- 1994–2000· 6 yrs
- Business Controller/Financial Controller1994–2000
Education
Bachelor's degree
European Finance & Accounting
Leeds Beckett University