A demonstrated leader, coach and mentor over a 40 year P&G career who addresses difficult challenges through strategic thinking and creative problem solving. A rich background of diverse leadership assignments in both developed and developing markets have included manufacturing, products research and development, new business development, open innovation, disruptive and transformational innovation.Experienced in:• Strategic planning -- Development of strategic business models and plans to bring innovations to life. • Disruptive, transformational and business model innovation – Bringing breakthrough consumer benefits to life.• Open Innovation Systems to leverage external capabilities to drive innovation.• Consumer and Products Research – Understanding what’s required to win the hearts of consumers, and development of products to match.• “Base of the pyramid” consumer understanding, social entrepreneurship, and experience in developing markets globally.