Regina Barcena is a Supply Chain leader focused on Operational Excellence with a successful track record of delivering high-profile, complex projects within the Supply Chain. In her current role as Director of Operational Excellence & Manufacturing Transformation, she is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving manufacturing excellence through the Hershey Lean Production System for all CMG, Salty and International Manufacturing Plants. During her 15 years at Hershey, she has worked in a variety of Supply Chain roles, including Manufacturing, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Food Safety & Quality. Regina is passionate about developing people and enjoys working across multiple teams to solve complex problems and improve efficiencies while leveraging data and technology. Regina received a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Operations Management, followed by an Executive MBA from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. She is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Regina serves as Member of Board of Directors for DISCOVER, a non-profit organization that aims to create positive change and foster inclusivity in the supply chain industry.