Barbara Waller
About Barbara Waller
Barbara Waller serves as the Director of Corporate Operations at Laitram, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in operations and management, she has held various leadership roles within the company and previously worked at Intralox and KPMG Peat Marwick.
Work at Laitram
Barbara Waller has served as the Director of Corporate Operations at Laitram since 2016. In this role, she oversees various aspects of corporate operations, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives. Prior to her current position, she managed the Information Systems Group and held the role of General Manager of the Machine Shop from 2000 to 2007. Additionally, she served as the Engineering and Manufacturing Manager at Laitram Machinery, showcasing her extensive experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Waller earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, where she studied Operations Research from 1977 to 1979. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in business operations and management, which she applies in her current role at Laitram and throughout her career.
Previous Experience at Intralox
Before her tenure at Laitram, Barbara Waller worked at Intralox as the Director of Quality and Sourcing from 2007 to 2016. In this position, she led the global expansion of the Food commercial team across North and South America and managed the Meat, Poultry, Seafood team in Europe, demonstrating her capability in international market development and quality management.
Consulting and Banking Background
Prior to joining Laitram, Barbara Waller worked with KPMG Peat Marwick in a consulting capacity, where she gained valuable insights into business operations and strategy. Additionally, she held the position of Vice President at Citicorp Investment Bank in New York, which provided her with extensive experience in financial services and investment banking.