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Experienced R&D and Innovation Executive
R&D Executive | Innovator | Consumer Scientist | Translational Scientist | Founder | Leadership Coach
Asia Pacific
Description
This executive is a distinguished leader in research and development and innovation, bringing over two decades of experience driving consumer science and product innovation across major global FMCG and consumer healthcare organizations. Adept at integrating in-depth consumer insights with scientific rigor, this professional creates transformative products and builds innovation capabilities that achieve significant commercial impact. As founder of a consultancy focused on elevating innovation strategy and science storytelling, this executive empowers R&D teams and innovation leaders worldwide. An ICF-trained coach and experienced board director, the leader combines deep technical expertise with leadership coaching to inspire teams and fuel organizational growth.
Key Roles
- •Led global consumer science innovation and capability-building programs that transformed front-end innovation in multinational enterprises
- •Directed R&D translational science and digital transformation efforts at a leading healthcare firm across the Asia Pacific region
- •Founded a consultancy dedicated to advancing innovation team strategy, insights generation, product development, and science storytelling
- •Developed innovative consumer insights and innovation frameworks contributing to multi-million dollar product successes in major FMCG companies
- •Serves as board director and strategy advisor at educational institutions; actively mentors teams and leaders as an ICF-trained coach
Education
- •Executive MBA with honors from a leading global business school
- •Bachelor’s degree with honors in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from a major Southeast Asian university
- •Completed leadership and digital acceleration certificate programs from premier global institutions
- •Pursuing advanced lay leadership certification at a regional center for servant leadership
Focus Areas
Consumer ScienceInnovation ManagementProduct DevelopmentStrategy & InsightsLeadership CoachingTranslational ScienceAgile MethodologiesDigital Transformation
Industries
Fast-Moving Consumer GoodsConsumer HealthcareFoodHealthcareTechnology
Geographical Coverage
Asia PacificSoutheast AsiaEuropeGlobal
Stage
GrowthMature EnterpriseTransformation
Personal Interests
Coaching and MentoringScience CommunicationEducationHealthSocial Services
Certifications
Accredited Coaching Certifications from leading regional institutes (2024-2026)Digital Transformation and Leadership Executive Programs from premier global business schoolsCorporate training certification in effective presentation skills from a major multinational consumer goods company
Meet Me
I’m passionate about the intersection of consumer science, innovation, and leadership development. Over more than two decades, I’ve helped major global brands translate deep consumer and scientific insights into breakthrough products and innovation capabilities. Through my consultancy and coaching practice, I equip teams and leaders to enhance innovation strategies and storytelling for sustained impact. I’m dedicated to mentoring others and cultivating a culture of curiosity, agility, and purposeful growth.
Personas
Innovation Architect
- •Revamped global R&D innovation capabilities within multinational FMCG and consumer healthcare enterprises
- •Pioneered sensory innovation and consumer science frameworks to enhance product and brand performance
- •Built agile, cross-functional teams and innovation ecosystems that support sustained growth
Superpowers
Superpowers not available
Sweet Spot
Thrives where rigorous consumer science meets strategic innovation management and human-centered leadership development. This executive’s holistic approach enables organizations to unlock breakthrough growth while transforming leadership and capabilities in fast-changing markets.
Functional Skills
Innovation Strategy & Execution
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Innovation Capability Building- Drove enterprise-wide initiatives to embed agile, consumer-centric innovation cultures within major FMCG and healthcare companies.
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Consumer-Driven Product Innovation- Designed sensory and consumer science playbooks that guided new product development pipelines across diverse global markets.
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Strategic Insight Synthesis- Converted complex quantitative and qualitative research into clear actionable frameworks that shape strategic innovation decisions.
Leadership & Coaching
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ICF Accredited Leadership Coach- Supports leaders and teams through coaching to improve performance, alignment, and cultivate innovation mindsets.
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Board & Strategy Advisory- Provides advice on organizational growth strategy and capability development at educational and corporate boards.
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Team Mentorship & Training- Develops tailored training and mentoring programs to enhance innovation skills and leadership effectiveness.
Digital & Agile Transformation
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R&D Digital Transformation Leader- Led the adoption of agile methodologies and digital tools to modernize innovation and consumer science operations across Asia.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration- Facilitates collaboration between marketing, R&D, and external partners globally to accelerate product innovation and commercialization.
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Product Validation & Market Readiness- Ensures rigorous product claims, demonstrations, and sensory validation align with market success and regulatory standards.
User Manual
Best engaged through collaborative dialogue emphasizing strategic clarity, consumer-centric thinking, and agile innovation approaches. Thrives in environments that foster open, respectful communication and co-creation across diverse stakeholders. Most effective when coaching is integrated with innovation work, facilitating growth for both business and people. Balances analytical rigor with empathetic leadership in all interactions.
Education
- •Executive MBA with honors from a leading global business school
- •Bachelor’s degree with honors in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from a major Southeast Asian university
- •Completed leadership and digital acceleration certificate programs from premier global institutions
- •Pursuing advanced lay leadership certification at a regional center for servant leadership
Focus Areas
Consumer ScienceInnovation ManagementProduct DevelopmentStrategy & InsightsLeadership CoachingTranslational ScienceAgile MethodologiesDigital Transformation
Industries
Fast-Moving Consumer GoodsConsumer HealthcareFoodHealthcareTechnology
Geographical Coverage
Asia PacificSoutheast AsiaEuropeGlobal
Stage
GrowthMature EnterpriseTransformation
Personal Interests
Coaching and MentoringScience CommunicationEducationHealthSocial Services
Certifications
Accredited Coaching Certifications from leading regional institutes (2024-2026)Digital Transformation and Leadership Executive Programs from premier global business schoolsCorporate training certification in effective presentation skills from a major multinational consumer goods company