Demetrius McCormick, Ph.D.

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DISC Type : D

Director Corporate Quality at Mondelēz International

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Demetrius is a Quality Director at Mondelez International with over 20 years of experience in R&D and global product commercialization. A published researcher with a Ph. D. from The University of Southern Mississippi, he is regarded by colleagues as an exemplar of true professionalism and leads cross-functional teams across multiple continents.

He holds patents for innovative chewing gum compositions, including a natural chewing gum utilizing cellulose materials.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Supplier Quality
His current role focuses on managing quality and compliance for suppliers, commercialization partners, and logistics to ensure high standards across the supply chain.
Product Commercialization
Has extensive experience leading the plant and pilot-level commercialization of multiple new confectionery products in the USA, UK, EU, China, and Latin America.
Polymer & Food Science
Holds a Ph. D. in this field and has published research on polymers and hydrogels, applying this deep technical expertise to food product formulation and development.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2024
Director Corporate Quality at Mondelēz International
10-2021 - 3-2024
Technical Director at Catalent Pharma Solutions
7-2021 - 10-2021
Technical Director at Bettera Brands LLC
1-2020 - 7-2021
Design and Supplier Quality Manager at Bettera Brands LLC
4-2017 - 1-2020
Director Of Quality, Food Safety and Technical Services at Truco Enterprises

Education

1998 - 2002
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from The University of Southern Mississippi
1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Science - BS from Tuskegee University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Demetrius is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Demetrius

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Demetrius move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Demetrius take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

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