Make things happen with a can-do attitude and a collaborative cross-functional leadership style! Result-oriented and hands-on R&D Leader, agile, pro-active, and passionate with expertise translating technology and science into product development innovation and renovation, driving positive top and bottom-line results in dynamic US$ 2+B industries. Lead transformation in R&D, designing and harmonizing structures and technologies, fostering internal and external partnerships, maximizing resources allocations. Master Value Creation contributing to savings of 3-5% of NR/Yr, and delivering robust and profitable technology roadmaps, for top-two to three-digit US$MM sustainable innovation pipelines, aligned to brand strategy for global markets, consumers, and customer needs. Technical background with in-depth business acumen, analytical problem-solving skills, and go-to-market focus, leverage transferable R&D expertise to different segments and markets, in mass and professional-market segments, such as Personal Care, OTCs, Skin, Hair & Sun Care, Baby & Kids, Home Care, Surface & Anti-Microbial, Wipes, Laundry, Air & Pest Control. Build and lead high-performing multi-cultural teams committed to speed-to-market, delivery of creative solutions to delight end-targeted audiences and achievement of business objectives. Talented communicator and influencer, serve as spokesperson and role model for Women in Science (WiS), STEM, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) topics.