The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, Idaho, announced on Feb. 5 that Darron Page has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Solutions. Page takes over for former Global Solutions Vice President Sue Richardson, who has been tasked with enabling a digital transformation strategy for the company as Senior Vice President of Global Business Transformation.
In his new position, Page will be responsible for the vision, strategy, and functional model for the Global Solutions organization, which covers four areas: Sustainability, Procurement, Enterprise Services, and Facilities/Wheels/Aviation. He will report to President and CEO Garrett Lofto, and represent Global Solutions across the company as a member of the Simplot Leadership Team.
“Darron has been a valuable partner and leader within our company for many years,” said Lofto. “His varied experience and innovative mindset will continue to serve the company well.”
Page worked as Vice President of Business Development and Optimization in Simplot’s AgriBusiness Group for the past two years, where he led the group’s strategic business development process in collaboration with commercial and operational partners. His 26-year career with Simplot includes serving as Vice President, Controller and Procurement, from 2014-2017, and Vice President, Supply Chain, from 2012-2014. He also served in retail and financial analysis roles with the company. He has a business degree from Washington State University and an MBA from Boise State University.
“I’m honored for this opportunity and look forward to working with the Global Solutions team and partners across the company,” Page said. “Together we will continue to identify and provide the most efficient and sustainable solutions in our quest to help the J.R. Simplot Company be the best organization we can be.”