Jerry PorterChief R&D and Innovation Officer Fabric & Home Care, Flavors & Fragrances (transitioning to Scott Rodrigue)

Jerry is a strategic innovation leader, who prides himself in seeing opportunity in every difficulty, as proven across his 35+ year career. Supported by an extremely talented and diverse organization, Jerry leads innovation within Fabric Care, the P&G’s largest category, and is responsible for the innovation strategy for both the Fabric & Home Care as well as our Flavors & Fragrances capability.

WHAT INNOVATION AT P&G MEANS TO JERRY:
“Innovation is what makes the impossible possible. It enables us to go above and beyond, improving upon the entire consumer experience: developing sustainable and irresistibly superior products and packaging, all while creating value and growing the category.”

• Led the team of innovators who developed Tide evo laundry detergent, a non-woven tile with six layers that is P&G’s most concentrated form.

• Directed the development of Tide Coldwater Clean, a new laundry technology that gives clothes a superior clean in cold water, enabling users to reduce their environmental footprint and save energy.