Executive Management
PPM Technologies is led by a team of seasoned executives with proven expertise and a history of success in their respective specialties. Our executives combine business acumen with technical know-how to guide our global operations to create innovative products and solutions for the processing and packaging industry.
Mark Eaton, Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Eaton was appointed Chief Executive Officer of PPM Technologies in 2007. With over 25 years experience in the food and consumer products industry, Eaton has extensive knowledge in the processing industry. Eaton received undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering at Cranfield in the UK. He spent over 10 years working in Europe where he worked for several companies including Invensys-APV in a range of sales and operations positions. In 1990, Eaton emigrated to the United States when he joined Nabisco-Kraft. In 2000, he joined the FMC FoodTech organization as General Manager of the Allen Systems PPM business.
Jamie Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer
In his position as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Mitchell oversees the financial performance of the global PPM Technologies business. Mitchell has over 10 years of experience in the finance and accounting fields. He earned his BSBA in Accounting from Arizona and his MBA from Portland State. Mitchell has prior experience working for GE and more recently acted as Group Controller for Williamette Dental. In 2005, he joined FMC FoodTech as Controller for the Allen Systems PPM business.
Paul Schlumpberger, Vice President Global Operations
Mr. Schlumpberger is responsible for global operations of the PPM Technologies organization. He has over 10 years experience in management and engineering. Schlumpberger earned his BS in Engineering from Oregon State and his MBA from George Fox University. Schlumpberger has prior experience in management of a privately held machine tool company. Schlumpberger joined FMC FoodTech in 2002 as Engineering Manager and was promoted to manage product development, marketing and sourcing activities.
Neil Anderson, Vice President Sales Americas
Mr. Anderson was appointed Vice President of Sales Americas of PPM Technologies in 2007. With over 20 years sales experience, Anderson has extensive experience within the food processing industry. He joined FMC FoodTech in 2000 as part of the acquisition of Allen Machinery and enjoyed positions of increasing responsibility including product line manager, marketing manager and his current role.
Goran Wadsten, Vice President Sales Europe, Middle East, Africa
In 2007, Mr. Wadsten was appointed Vice President of Sales Europe, Middle East and Africa for PPM Technologies. With over 25 years sales experience, Wadsten has held various roles in the electronics and food processing industry. In 1996, he joined FMC FoodTech as part of the acquisition of Frigoscandia and has experience in growing and developing business in Asia, Middle East and Eastern Europe.