Leadership Team
A true leader works to raise the bar in every aspect-challenging their teams to follow a good idea wherever it may lead them-especially when it presents an opportunity to disrupt current thinking. Below, read more about the leadership team that drives innovation across our company.
Victor AguilarChief Research, Development, and Innovation Officer
Gerard BaillelySenior Vice President, Corporate R&D
Dave Burgio, PhDSenior Vice President, Global Personal Health Care R&D
Lee Ellen Drechsler, PhDSenior Vice President, Corporate R&D
Mike GrieffSenior Vice President, Global Oral Care R&D
Rosa HernandezSenior Vice President, Global Feminine Care R&D
Mike JensenSenior Vice President, Procter & Gamble Ventures R&D
Chandrika Kasturi, PhDSenior Vice President, Global Skin and Personal Care R&D
Patrick Masscheleyn, PhDSenior Vice President, Global Product Stewardship
Jerry PorterSenior Vice President, Global Fabric Care R&D
Scott RodrigueSenior Vice President, Global Home Care and Procter & Gamble Professional R&D
Mark SmerznakSenior Vice President, Corporate R&D
Andy WeatherstonSenior Vice President, Global Hair Care R&D
Widalys Desoto
Widalys Desoto-Burt, PER&D Global Oral Care, Packaging Director
Widalys leads the charge as a Packaging Director in Global Oral Care, using her expertise to spearhead new packages for brands like Crest and Oral-B where she is working to enhance the sustainability of the brands while also improving performance. Widalys proudly serves as the R&D Dean for The Hispanic New Hire Onboarding Program, which provides Hispanic new hires with the necessary tools to create a positive impact from the first day. Outside of P&G, Widalys is an author, even recently winning the Editor’s Choice Award for her fictional piece, Global Time Zone.
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