Danielle Mc Quiston
About Danielle Mc Quiston
Danielle Mc Quiston serves as the Chief Customer Officer at Candex, where she has significantly improved vendor payment processes for Global 2000 companies. With over two decades of experience in procurement and a strong academic background in sociology and psychology, she has held various leadership roles at Sanofi prior to her current position.
Current Role at Candex
Danielle Mc Quiston serves as the Chief Customer Officer at Candex, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she has been instrumental in enhancing vendor payment processes for Global 2000 companies through Candex's B2B payments network. Her leadership focuses on improving customer relations and streamlining procurement strategies, leveraging her extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Sanofi
Prior to her current role, Danielle Mc Quiston held various positions at Sanofi over a span of nearly two decades. She served as the Vice President of North America Procurement from 2014 to 2019, and before that, she was the VP of Scientific & Clinical Procurement from 2011 to 2014. Her earlier roles included Clinical Purchasing Manager and VP Clinical Purchasing, showcasing her extensive background in procurement leadership within the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Danielle Mc Quiston earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Sociology and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She completed her studies from 1990 to 1994. This educational foundation contributes to her understanding of customer relations and procurement strategies, enhancing her effectiveness in her professional roles.
Experience in Procurement Leadership
Danielle Mc Quiston possesses extensive experience in procurement leadership, particularly in managing long-tail vendor relationships. Her career spans multiple roles in procurement, where she has developed strategies that improve vendor interactions and streamline processes. This expertise is evident in her work at both Candex and Sanofi.
Early Career at PPD
Before her tenure at Sanofi, Danielle Mc Quiston worked at PPD as a Bids & Contracts professional from 1995 to 1998. This early experience in the industry helped shape her procurement skills and laid the groundwork for her future roles in larger organizations.