Leslie Milligan

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Edible Oils North America Operations Vice President at Cargill

Marysville, Ohio, United States

Overview

Leslie Milligan is the Edible Oils North America Operations Leader at Cargill. A graduate of Miami University, she is a 2024 Women MAKE Award honoree recognized for her leadership. She has a notable background in driving sustainability, having eliminated millions of pounds of plastic from the supply chain.

Inspired by her mother, a woman in STEM, Leslie is a passionate advocate for women in manufacturing and fosters an inclusive work environment. She is actively involved in her community, serving on the board of the Workforce Partnership of Shelby County to help develop local talent.

Unique fact: Leslie was the first female facility director for Cargills Global Edible Oils division.

Personality Overview

Generous

Confident & Optimistic

Fast Adopter

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Women in STEM
A 2024 Women MAKE Award winner, she credits her mother's career in STEM as a source of empowerment and actively celebrates women in manufacturing.
Manufacturing Sustainability
Spearheaded 13 sustainability projects at Cargill, which led to the elimination of approximately 3. 9 million pounds of virgin plastic from the supply chain.
Workplace Safety
Recognized as a highly active safety leader, she established a 20-person safety committee that is being adopted more broadly across Cargill.

Media Appearances

Leslie has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Edible Oils North America Operations Vice President at Cargill
3-2021 - 12-2024
Site Leader at Cargill
9-2019 - 3-2021
Refinery Superintendent at Cargill
6-2003 - 11-2006
Process Engineer at International Paper
5-2005 - 12-2005
Paper Machine Shift Supervisor at International Paper

Education

1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) from Miami University

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Insights For Selling To Leslie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leslie is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leslie

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leslie move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Leslie take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Leslie

Personality Compatibility


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