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Hugh Roddy

Examiner · DISC type sc
SVP Global Automation & OT Services at Chobani
📍 New Berlin, New York, United States

Hugh Roddy is the SVP of Global Automation & OT Services at Chobani, where he leads digital transformation in manufacturing. With a background from Trinity College Dublin and described as a "brilliant engineer, " he has deep expertise in automation, large-scale project management, and P&L ownership, driving innovation across global facilities.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Hugh is known for his high energy and ability to work effectively across different cultures. He is also a dedicated mentor, passionate about seeing potential in others and encouraging their growth from individual contributors to leaders within his teams.

He was instrumental in the development of Chobanis Idaho plant, the worlds largest yogurt facility, which won "Plant of the Year" in 2012.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
SVP Global Automation & OT Services
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New Berlin, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Hugh shows up

Tough To Convince
Process Oriented
Late Adopter

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Hugh cares about

Manufacturing AI
He is focused on implementing AI and machine learning for predictive maintenance and quality control to create a "digital thread" in Chobani's operations.
Industrial Automation
His entire career has focused on automation, from designing systems for the food and beverage industry to overseeing strategic growth of automation engineering for Chobani.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
SVP Global Automation & OT Services
Chobani
1-2022 - 6-2025
SVP Global Engineering & Project Management
Chobani
12-2015 - 1-2022
Vice President Global Engineering & Project Management
Chobani
9-2005 - 10-2011
General Manager - FCX Process Solutions
FCX Performance
8-2001 - 9-2005
Senior Automation Engineer
APV Solutions and Services, North America at Invensys
In the press

Media appearances

The IT-OT Convergence - Hugh Roddy, Chobani. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1992 - 1998
BSc Eng.
Trinity College Dublin
1992 - 1998
BSEE
DIT Kevin St. Ireland
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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