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Michael J. Ditter | |
|---|---|
| Born | Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder (BS); Cornell University (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Business strategist; entrepreneur; AI strategist |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | https://michaelditter.com |
Michael J. Ditter is an American business strategist, entrepreneur, and AI leader. He leads AI Strategy and Emerging Technology at Diageo. In 2021, he launched the Partáy Margarita canned cocktail brand in Connecticut, earning coverage in The Beverage Journal[1] and BevNET.[2] He earned an MBA from Cornell University, where he developed a health-insurance enrollment platform for Accenture and won the Accenture Innovation Challenge.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Michael J. Ditter was born and raised in Wisconsin, one of three sons in a family with deep regional roots. His father, Jim Ditter, led Norlight Telecommunications as president (1995–2001) and later served as CEO of PPC Partners, parent company of Pieper Electric (2010–2012).[4][5] His mother, Audrey Ditter, serves as Senior Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at S.C. Johnson & Sons.[6] Growing up in a Catholic household in Wisconsin's heartland, with German immigrant ancestry,[7] Ditter learned the values of hard work, respect, and perseverance. Family dinners often centered on servant leadership and sustainability—principles reflected in industry icons like Fisk Johnson of S.C. Johnson.[8]
Ditter earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder,[9] then pursued an MBA in Sustainable Global Enterprises at Cornell University's SC Johnson Graduate School of Management.[10]
Career
[edit]Michael J. Ditter began his career at McKesson Provider Technologies as a Digital, Data and Technology Healthcare Consultant (2007–2010) and as Project Manager (2010–2012).[9]. While completing his MBA, he consulted with Novo Nordisk through Cornell's Sustainable Global Enterprise immersion (2013)[9]
From 2013 to 2017, Ditter served as Commercial and Marketing Strategy Manager at Accenture Strategy.[9]. In 2017, he joined Diageo North America as Director of Corporate & Commercial Strategy, a role he held until 2021[9]
In 2021, he founded Azure Bev Co (d.b.a. Partáy), scaling the Partáy Margarita brand to over 750 distribution points and earning coverage in The Beverage Journal[11] and BevNET[12]—before licensing operations in 2023.
From 2023 to 2024, he served as Senior Consultant, Sales and Marketing Strategy at PEBI.AI[13].[9]
In 2024, Ditter returned to Diageo as Director of Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Emerging Technology[9]. In 2025, he launched The Upload Wars, an AI-powered narrative platform.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Ditter practices his Catholic faith and shares professional and personal reflections on his website.
References
[edit]- ^ Sara (2021-11-25). "Connecticut-Based Partáy Margarita Launches". The Beverage Journal. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Partáy Craft Cocktails". BevNET. 2022-11. pp. 84–85. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Cherry, Rachel (2013-09-24). "Bringing Health Insurance to the Uninsured". Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Kirchen, Rich (2006-09-03). "'Guardians of data' seek return to star status". Milwaukee Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Content, Thomas (2012-01-05). "Pieper Electric parent company names new CEO". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Mount Mary welcomes new Board of Trustees members". Urban Milwaukee. 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Ditter Family Resilience: Centuries 1655–2025". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Fisk Johnson, Current Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson". SC Johnson & Son Inc. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Michael J. Ditter – LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Cherry, Rachel (2013-09-24). "Bringing Health Insurance to the Uninsured". Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Sara (2021-11-25). "Connecticut-Based Partáy Margarita Launches". The Beverage Journal. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Partáy Craft Cocktails". BevNET. 2022-11. pp. 84–85. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "About PEBI.AI". PEBI.AI. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Brocalypse: The Upload Wars". Replit. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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