Erik Zink
About Erik Zink
Erik Zink serves as the Vice President of Strategy and M&A at Eptura, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in corporate strategy, operations, and management consulting, with a background that includes roles at IBM, PepsiCo, and Dell.
Current Role at Eptura
Erik Zink serves as the Vice President of Strategy and M&A at Eptura, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on strategic growth initiatives and mergers and acquisitions, leveraging his extensive experience in corporate strategy and operations. Prior to this role, he was the Chief of Staff at Eptura for eight months in 2022, where he contributed to organizational leadership and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Corporate Strategy
Zink has a diverse background in corporate strategy, having worked at Eptura in various capacities. He was the Director of Corporate Strategy and Operations for six months in 2020 and later served as Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Operations from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes significant roles at IBM Global Business Services, where he held positions such as Managing Consultant and Senior Managing Consultant, focusing on performance improvement and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Erik Zink earned his MBA from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, specializing in Investments from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, which he completed from 1999 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in strategy, operations, and performance optimization.
Skills and Expertise
Zink possesses a strong skill set in ERP strategic alignment, shared service design, and M&A integration. His expertise extends to operating model design, performance improvement, and optimization, which are essential for driving business efficiency. He also has experience in six sigma methodologies, emphasizing his commitment to quality management and process enhancement.
Career History
Throughout his career, Erik Zink has held various roles in notable companies. He began his career at General Electric as part of the Engineering Cooperative Education Program. He then worked at PepsiCo as a Replenishment Analyst and later as a Retail Operations Manager. His tenure at IBM included multiple roles, culminating in his position as Associate Partner before joining Eptura.