Victoria Holt
About Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt is a seasoned director with extensive experience in supply chain transformation and operational improvement across various industries. She has held leadership roles at multiple companies, including Waste Management, Piper Sandler, and A. O. Smith Corporation, and has a strong background in finance and chemistry.
Current Roles at Waste Management
Victoria Holt has served as Director at Waste Management since 2013. Based in the Houston, Texas Area, she has contributed to the company's operational strategies and initiatives for over 11 years. Her role involves overseeing various aspects of the company's operations, ensuring efficiency and sustainability in waste management practices.
Experience at Piper Sandler
Since 2019, Victoria Holt has held the position of Director at Piper Sandler in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she focuses on strategic initiatives and operational improvements within the firm, leveraging her extensive background in management and industry knowledge to drive performance.
Background in Leadership Roles
Victoria Holt has a diverse background in leadership positions across various industries. She was the President & CEO of Protolabs from 2014 to 2021 and previously held the same title at Spartech Corporation from 2010 to 2013. Her leadership at these companies emphasized growth and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Holt earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Pace University, studying from 1981 to 1984. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Duke University, where she studied from 1975 to 1979. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and management.
Achievements in Operational Improvements
During her tenure at PPG, Victoria Holt executed a global supply chain transformation that resulted in over $50 million in operating earnings improvement on $600 million in sales. Additionally, at Spartech, she delivered a 72% increase in operating earnings over two years through lean continuous improvement strategies.