Highly accomplished R&D and Innovation Leader with over 25 years of experience building R&D organizations and business teams to conceptualize and develop consumer-centric products and brand strategies. Proven ability to lead centralized and decentralized product development organizations with a successful track record of commercializing more than 300 new consumer products spanning household solutions, cosmetics, OTC's and medical devices. Diverse category and market research experience.Key competencies: Transformational R&D/innovation leadership, product design & development, portfolio & product pipeline strategy, market research, open innovation, claims development & defense, sensory science, and organizational culture development..Category Experience: Surgical and Infection Prevention, Wound Care, Baby Care, Hand - Face and Body Care, Feminine Hygiene, Anti-Aging, Antiseptics, Sun protection, Air care, Personal Hygiene Wipes, Household Cleaning & Surface Disinfection, Wood Care, Lip care, In-Home Healthcare, Absorbent Products, Institutional Products, Infection Prevention Medical Devices.Brand Experience: Lysol Hard Surface, Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes, Antiseptic Rubs/Handwashes, Dorothy Gray (skin care), Glass-mates, Lysol Direct, Lysol Cling, Playtex Gentle Glide - Sport - Slimfits, Playtex Gloves, Coppertone/Bain de Soleil - Coppertone Core and Sport, Coppertone Kids, Lysol Pine Action, Jergens (Hand & Body/Face Care), Jergens Bar Soap, Biore (Hand & Body/Facial/acne), Biore Pore Removal, Kimberly Clark (KC Smartfold, One-Step, Oxygenesis-wound treatment, aami Gowns & Surgical Drapes, Fluidshield Surgical Masks, Exam Gloves, Ag-Antiseptics, Infection Prevention Solutions), Resolve Carpet, Banana Boat suncare, Scott's Baby-Fresh, Kid Fresh Fingers & Faces, eos (lip and body care), Carmex, Minwax, Ogilvie, Kao-Sofina.