■ Innovative results-focused senior R&D Leader with extensive New Product Development experience and expertise in the design, development and delivery of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) for Global Markets for Johnson & Johnson, Gillette and Procter & Gamble. ■ Strategic thinker with strong track record of delivery to market. Demonstrable record of people development, coaching and nurturing of future innovation leaders. ■ Broad project, programme and organisation leadership experience across multiple categories, including technical and functional leadership of multi-million pound initiatives. ■ Significant Consumer Insight and Understanding experience, both Qualitative and Quantitative.■ Programme and Project management skill sets and expertise, including Portfolio and Budget Management.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:■ Extensive management experience in organisational leadership, relationship building with customers, key stakeholders and team members.■ Managed FEI R&D projects, from concepts, prototypes, proof of principle performance delivery and ultimately product launch (E2E).■ Directed consumer insight trials and studies, generated qualitative and quantitative data, presented the findings and authored the supportive technical communications for multiple initiatives.■ Initiated and managed seamless collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Legal in formulating project strategies and delivering innovative and customised demo communication solutions to meet the business needs.■ Solid foundation of technical expertise in instrumentation development, delivery of innovative technical communications, product performance claims and compelling consumer demos.■ A dynamic functional and technical team leader; bringing energy, enthusiasm and humour to motivate team members to achieve stretch objectives.■ A highly organised manager and coach, able to quickly assess needs and provide the tools to resolve difficulties, enhance learning and improve performance.