Led Hair Care and Color R&D for the Aveda and Bumble and bumble. brands. Created an innovation roadmap for the next 10 years of technology exploration. Developed a technology pipeline, focused on scalp treatment, hair repair, and hair color. Commercialized products for both brands. Launches included: Aveda Botanical Repair bond building franchise, Aveda Nutriplenish hydration franchise, and the Bumble and bumble. Curl and Bond Building franchises.Led Aveda’s Cruelty Free International certification. Contributed to Aveda’s B Corp certification. Led a team of 70 managers, scientists/engineers, and stylists. Represented Aveda in salon education, press events, and videos.

Led the hair care and color formulation teams in the development and commercialization of new Aveda and Bumble & bumble products. Led the innovation team in the creation of new strategic hair technology platforms. Directed the research salon in the testing of hair care and color prototypes. Managed and developed a team of 25 managers, scientists/engineers, and stylists.

Led product development of Frozen and Grocery products ($4Billion in annual sales), including product improvements, line extensions, cost savings, and technical support for 20 plants. Directed Strategic Technology team in the development of platform technologies to improve the food experience and/or reduce cost. Managed and developed a team of 50 scientists and managers.

Led product development of Frozen, Shelf Stable, Specialty, and Food Service products, including product improvements, line extensions, cost savings, and plant technical support. Led and developed a team of up to 40 scientists and managers.Delivered $65Million in cost savings from 2011 through 2013. Directed R&D integration of the American Pie acquisition. The acquisition exceeded financial targets, doubling dessert sales in 3 years. Developed a three year dessert innovation pipeline.Led development and commercialization of product improvements and line extensions for Shelf Stable meals (e.g., Chef Boyardee) and Specialty products (e.g., PAM, Wesson, Reddi-Wip, Egg Beaters, and Peter Pan). Drove a 12% increase in 2011 PAM sales with an improved formula, new claims (such as “70% better no-stick performance than bargain brands”), and demos for the website and commercials. Coordinated priority projects and communication as company ambassador to two strategic suppliers.

Led development and commercialization of new products for branded (e.g., Slim Jim, Hebrew National, PAM) and private label categories (bars, canned pasta, cooking spray, etc.). Led and developed a team of 13 reports.Coordinated product start up initiatives for five facilities - both internal and co-manufacturing sites - within six weeks of a natural gas explosion at the only Slim Jim production facility.

Led product development (formulation and process engineering) for multiple brands. Products included hand sanitizers, cleansers, wipes, and automotive/industrial hand cleaners. Led a team of 18 scientists and managers.Launched PURELL foam hand sanitizer and PURELL surgical scrub.

Led product development efforts to create and commercialize new products for multiple John Frieda sub-brands, using both internal and co-manufacturing facilities. Built the hair care R&D team, developing team skills in formulation, technical testing, process engineering, and claim support. Established internal salon capabilities for product evaluation. Led and developed 13 reportsCollaborated with cross-functional partners to develop concepts, sub-brands, and product claims. Launched Brilliant Brunette in January 2004, increasing John Frieda sales by over 40%.Launched 17 new products in 2006, including Luminous Color Glaze and Frizz-Ease Smooth Start and Curl Around shampoos and conditioners.

Responsible for body care product development, managing a team of seven direct reports.Collaborated with Manufacturing to improve raw material understanding, process control, and product quality. Implemented a system to investigate issues with the lotion manufacturing process, improving response time.Created the concept and prototype for a new type of body care product that combined moisturization with self-tanning. Jergens Natural Glow lotions were the top selling lotions in 2005 and increased Jergens sales by over 60%. Due to the sales of Natural Glow, Jergens re-established #1 share in the lotions category.

Developed new body care products from concept to commercialization.Designed and analyzed quantitative research to develop consumer insights and product concepts. Designed qualitative consumer research to explore new product concepts and formulations. Created Jergens Naturally Smooth Moisturizer, the first body lotion designed to reduce the appearance of body hair. Formulated the product, designed the consumer research, and collaborated on the clinical testing. Developed the concept and benefit language. This product was the top selling lotion in 2001.Collaborated on consumer and clinical research for Jergens Skin Firming Moisturizer that resulted in advertising and package claims. Jergens Skin Firming Moisturizer sold $18 Million in 2002.

Responsible for setting technical objectives, evaluating formulation strategies, creating and improving technical performance tests, developing concepts, and supporting claims. Led technical team (Products Research, Process, Formulation, and Packaging) in setting and delivering against project timelines. Led multi-functional commercialization teams for three brands. Managed six direct reports.Directed consumer design and qualification of new hairsprays that achieved superior performance and acceptance. The project met success criteria in 1998 and was launched in 1999 for Pantene, Vidal Sassoon, and Physique brands. Negotiated California Air Resources Board Innovative Production Petition clearance on all formulations.

Responsible for creating and qualifying shampoo formulations for Pantene and Sassoon. Identified and qualified Volumizing shampoo and conditioner formulations through quantitative consumer testing.Formulated hairsprays for Pantene and Vidal Sassoon that launched in North America and Europe.Provided technical support for styling product plants.