Jack Payne
With more than 30 years of food and beverage industry experience, Jack is a seasoned expert in helping manufacturers, processors and distributors solve complex operational challenges with technology—he even wrote the book on it. With deep expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain optimization and regulatory compliance, Jack is passionate about helping companies drive efficiency, traceability and growth through purpose-built software.
At Aptean, Jack collaborates closely with product, sales and customer teams to align technology innovation with real-world business needs—especially in highly regulated and fast-moving industries. A frequent speaker at industry events and contributor to trade publications, Jack is known for his clear-eyed insights, practical advice and deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the food and beverage industry.
From family-owned bakeries to global beverage brands, Jack brings valuable perspective to businesses of all sizes and specialties. His insights draw from decades of hands-on experience across sectors like dairy, produce and packaged goods.
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