Lester Centurion
About Lester Centurion
Lester Centurion serves as the Sr. Director of Global Asset Digitization, Implementation and Operations at Brambles, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in digital transformation and operations, having previously held various roles at CHEP and Jabil, as well as serving in the US Army.
Work at Brambles
Lester Centurion serves as the Sr. Director of Global Asset Digitization, Implementation and Operations at Brambles. He has been in this role since 2024, working in a hybrid capacity from Orlando, Florida. In this position, he leads the digital implementation and operations teams, focusing on operationalizing asset-tracking solutions on a global scale. He oversees the design and execution of digital customer solutions, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in asset management and digital transformation.
Previous Experience at CHEP
Before joining Brambles, Lester Centurion held several positions at CHEP. He served as the Director of Digital Transformation and Strategic Planning from 2019 to 2024. Prior to that, he worked as the Manager of Business Intelligence, Sales Operations, and Customer Insights from 2012 to 2017, and as the Sr. Manager of Demand Generation and Sales & Marketing Operations from 2017 to 2019. His roles at CHEP involved driving digital initiatives and enhancing operational efficiencies within the organization.
Early Career at Jabil and the US Army
Lester Centurion began his career at Jabil, where he worked in Manufacturing and Planning from 2005 to 2007. He also served in the US Army as a Captain in Field Artillery Operations from 2000 to 2004. His military experience provided him with leadership skills and operational expertise that he later applied in his corporate roles.
Education and Expertise
Lester Centurion studied at the University of Florida, where he achieved a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain and Competitive Strategy from 2004 to 2005. He also earned another MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management during the same period. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Finance from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida, completing his degree from 1998 to 2000.