Tyson Popp
About Tyson Popp
Tyson Popp serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Chobani, a position he has held since 2022. With a diverse background in supply chain and operations management, he has previously worked for companies such as Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Amgen Inc.
Work at Chobani
Tyson Popp has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Chobani since 2022. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and processes within the company, contributing to its growth and efficiency. His position is based in Twin Falls, Idaho, where he has been instrumental in managing the operational aspects of Chobani's production and supply chain.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceuticals
Before joining Chobani, Tyson Popp held significant roles in the pharmaceutical industry. He worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals as Chief Procurement Officer and Vice President from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he was with Amgen Inc. for a decade, serving as Executive Director from 1998 to 2008. He also held various positions at West Pharmaceutical Services, including Global Vice President for Supply Chain and Operations Strategy.
Education and Expertise
Tyson Popp has a strong educational background in engineering and business management. He studied at Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Engineering from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education at UCLA Anderson School of Management, achieving an MBA with a focus on Finance and Strategy from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he attended the United States Air Force Academy for a year in 1992.
Career in Supply Chain and Operations
Tyson Popp has extensive experience in supply chain and operations management. He worked at TPG Capital LLC as an Operations Executive in Supply Chain and Operations from 2017 to 2022. His career also includes roles at West Pharmaceutical Services, where he served as Global Vice President for Operations Strategy and Global Sourcing, as well as Vice President for Research and Development.
Early Career in Packaging Engineering
Tyson Popp began his career in the packaging engineering field, working at Johnson & Johnson (Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals) as a Packaging Engineer from 1996 to 1998. This early experience laid the foundation for his later roles in operations and supply chain management across various industries.