Bryan Dockter
About Bryan Dockter
Bryan Dockter serves as the Vice President of Finance at Chobani, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial roles across various companies, including Dean Foods and Boeing, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Current Role at Chobani
Bryan Dockter serves as the Vice President of Finance at Chobani, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has overseen the development of product-level gross margin and EBITDA P&Ls, enhancing visibility and creating a roadmap for achieving targeted long-term product margins. He has also led the annual planning process, resulting in record-breaking Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the company in 2023, significantly surpassing the company's financial plan.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Chobani, Bryan Dockter held various finance-related positions across several companies. He worked at Dean Foods in multiple roles, including Vice President of Corporate Finance & Real Estate and Director of Commercial Finance. His tenure at Boeing included positions as a Contracts & Pricing Administrator and a Budget & Planning Analyst. Additionally, he gained experience at Wells Fargo as a Teller and at Intel as a Senior Financial Analyst.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Dockter earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Communications from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, completing his undergraduate studies in 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from the same institution, graduating in 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance and management.
Key Contributions and Achievements
At Chobani, Bryan Dockter played a significant role in the $900 million acquisition of La Colombe Coffee. He was responsible for producing the long-term forecast, leading due diligence, contributing to lender materials, and preparing integration plans. Additionally, he transformed the close and forecast processes at Chobani, reducing the time required for each by a day and preparing the organization for public company readiness as part of the SOX compliance steering committee.
Career Progression
Bryan Dockter's career began in 2004 as a Teller at Wells Fargo. He transitioned to various financial roles at Indymac Bank and Boeing before joining Dean Foods in 2009. Over the years, he progressed through several positions at Dean Foods, ultimately becoming Vice President of Corporate Finance & Real Estate. His diverse experience across multiple organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of finance and strategic planning.