Joe Sutton

Biography

Mr. Sutton is the global director of sourcing for Lilly’s manufacturing and human resources organizations. He has over 25 years experience with Eli Lilly and Company, having held various roles in support of the manufacturing organization including IT, supply chain operations, finance and procurement. He is responsible for developing and implementing the global sourcing strategies for API and dry product manufacturing, facilities management and utilities, as well as health, wellness and benefit programs, recruiting services and learning and development services. Mr. Sutton has been an active DCAT event participant since 2000 and joined DCAT's Supply Chain Management Committee in 2011. He was appointed chairperson of the Supply Management Committee for 2013-2014 and served on the Board of Directors from 2010-2013. He holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A. from Indiana State University.

Research Interest

Mr. Sutton is the global director of sourcing for Lilly’s manufacturing and human resources organizations. He has over 25 years experience with Eli Lilly and Company, having held various roles in support of the manufacturing organization including IT, supply chain operations, finance and procurement. He is responsible for developing and implementing the global sourcing strategies for API and dry product manufacturing, facilities management and utilities, as well as health, wellness and benefit programs, recruiting services and learning and development services. Mr. Sutton has been an active DCAT event participant since 2000 and joined DCAT's Supply Chain Management Committee in 2011. He was appointed chairperson of the Supply Management Committee for 2013-2014 and served on the Board of Directors from 2010-2013. He holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A. from Indiana State University.