Dynamic R&D leader with track record for successfully developing and commercializing new product innovations within Tissue, Towel, Diaper, Coffee and Pet Food categories, across North America, Asia, Latin America and Western Europe. Led the Baby Care Pan-Asia Leadership Team, comprised of 3 VP/General Managers, and functional leaders, to define Asia Pant Diaper design which established the global product platform currently driving Pampers profitable growth.Significant experience leading global R&D and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovation which surpasses targets while changing trajectory for the company's success in given category.Indispensable R&D partner for Operations, Technical Services and Quality Assurance and Food Safety organizations, defining deliverables and parameters for the Seamless Technical Organization.Previous leadership accountability for all aspects of the Research & Development function, including products/consumer research, product design/formulation, process development, packaging, quality assurance, food safety and regulatory.Effective leadership across all phases of the development cycle, from Front-End Innovation, to Study Request / Charter, Money / Project Commitment, through to Launch Agreement and in-market assessment.R&D leader and named inventor for patented redesign of the Charmin brand promise, shelf architecture, packaging, product design and aesthetics, which transformed the brand and cemented category share leadership for 20 years.Additional experience in Human Resources for R&D / technical functions, with demonstrated skills in medium / large group facilitation, organization design, strategic resource management, technical and DEI training.