Over his 30+ year career at P&G, Mark has led numerous innovation programs and capabilities in Fabric & Home Care. Spanning many regions and product categories, Mark has worked in 4 innovation centers (Cincinnati, Brussels, Newcastle, Beijing), including almost 2 decades at the Beijing Innovation Center. He currently leads end-to-end strategy development and capability for the Greater China R&D team and also oversees the Asia Innovation Centers in Singapore and Kobe. Mark is passionate about people development, nurturing a culture of innovation driven by a growth mindset and psychological safety which create breakthrough innovation and personal growth.
WHAT INNOVATION AT P&G MEANS TO MARK:
“Innovation is breaking paradigms—transforming raw materials into irresistibly superior products that solve the needs of our communities. It is the result of master craftsmanship, continual iteration, strong multifunctional partnerships, and a deep understanding of our consumers.”
INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS:Created novel liquid technology for global Tide and Ariel liquid products, enabling suspension of perfume capsules
Led the expansion and development of the P&G Beijing Innovation Center, one of the largest P&G end-to-end innovation centers outside North America
Spearheaded the development of multiple P&G global product platforms and capability organizations
Designed new to world production processes for Tide and Ariel powder detergents
Developed novel unit dose forms for P&G laundry products
