Lenton K. D.
Senior Director @ Capital One | Former U.S. Diplomat | Veteran | Global Operations, Procurement & Supply Chain
- Role
- Senior Director Head of U s Credit Card Global Supply Chain & Fulfillment Operations at Capital One
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lenton K. D.
Global procurement and operations executive with 20+ years of leadership spanning financial services, consulting, government, and international operations. Currently leading global supply chain, procurement, and vendor management strategy at Capital One, overseeing $1B+ spend and a team of 100+ multidisciplinary professionals to drive efficiency, resilience, and growth.Former U.S. Diplomat recognized for building and leading large, multicultural teams across five continents (400+ people from over 45 countries) while navigating complex, regulated environments. Proven record of transforming supplier ecosystems, strengthening risk management, and leading strategic supplier partnerships that deliver innovation, stability, and measurable business impact. Drawing on my diplomatic experience, I align global suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders around shared outcomes that enhance customer experiences and organizational performance.Passionate about developing talent, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and turning enterprise-wide procurement and operations into strategic enablers of growth and customer value.MBA – Northwestern Kellogg
Experience
Senior Director Head of U s Credit Card Global Supply Chain & Fulfillment Operations
Nov 2021 — Present · McLean, VA, US
Overseeing multidisciplinary teams (100+ employees) and a global supplier network to transform how physical products reach our customers. Recruit, retain and mentor talented leaders. Develop and drive strategy, innovation, risk, compliance, and operational excellence —ensuring reliable fulfillment of more than 2 billion customer products annually (including placing 70M+ cards in customers’ hands) while managing over $1B in spend.
Education
The Sierra Leone Grammar School
Junior Secondary School & BECE
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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