This Maven is an Open Innovation expert with a very strong R&D technical background. He is a retired Section Head of Global Business Development for one of the largest consumer packaged goods companies in the world. He led Open Innovation projects, including identification of experts and companies as innovation partners on our most strategic needs. He created and deployed Open Innovation systems, tools, and training. He also has a strong technical background in plastic part/package/device development. He has extensive experience leading a large organization focused on designing, engineering, modeling, prototyping, and developing injection and blow molded package and device components. Personal expertise in package and device design, prototyping, mold design, and development. Proven strong ability to balance manufacturing and technical issues, while delivering consumer delight. This Maven is also an Inventor on 19 patents.
I led open innovation projects, including identification of experts and companies as innovation partners on our most strategic needs. I also owned Capability Development within our Procter & Gamble Connect + Develop community. Connect + Develop is P&G's branding of their Open Innovation program. My responsibility included open innovation systems, tools, and training. I identified emerging Open Innovation best practices externally and then deployed these broadly within our P&G Open Innovation Connect + Develop program
Talent Supply Strategy Owner for Marketing, Consumer Market Knowledge, Design, and External Relations recruiting. I led hiring of all entry and experienced level personnel for these functions. I also improved existing recruiting systems.
I led the Package and Devices Design & Prototyping capabilities in North America. I created and led the Global Prototyping Alliance, which was an aggregation of all P&G Design & Prototyping capabilities around the world in an effort to create efficiencies of scale. I am named inventor on 19 patents.
1988 - 1992
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Engineering Management
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