04.07.17
Mary Kay Inc. has named Dr. Lucy Gildea as Chief Scientific Officer at the company's global headquarters in Addison, Texas.
Dr. Gildea will lead the Global Research and Development function, developing innovative products and increasing the number of patents to secure Mary Kay's status as one of the top innovators in the direct selling and cosmetics industries. With more than 1,300 patents for products, technologies and packaging designs in its global portfolio, and more than 130 patents granted in 2016 alone, Dr. Gildea will develop and execute Mary Kay's Global Product Strategy and Innovation Pipeline.
"Dr. Gildea's proven track record and success to embed high efficacy science in the personal care product industry will enhance Mary Kay's ability to provide innovative products and technology that consumers are unable to find elsewhere," said Thomas Cho, Chief Supply Chain Officer for Mary Kay Inc. "From her time working internationally, Dr. Gildea's global perspective brings great value as Mary Kay Inc. continues to expand and works to understand the needs of customers in all markets."
Prior to joining the cosmetics giant, Dr. Gildea spent 15 years at Procter and Gamble, working in health care, oral care, beauty technology and beauty/skin product development. During her tenure, Dr. Gildea lived in Singapore, advancing her experience with Asian markets.
Dr. Gildea will lead the Global Research and Development function, developing innovative products and increasing the number of patents to secure Mary Kay's status as one of the top innovators in the direct selling and cosmetics industries. With more than 1,300 patents for products, technologies and packaging designs in its global portfolio, and more than 130 patents granted in 2016 alone, Dr. Gildea will develop and execute Mary Kay's Global Product Strategy and Innovation Pipeline.
"Dr. Gildea's proven track record and success to embed high efficacy science in the personal care product industry will enhance Mary Kay's ability to provide innovative products and technology that consumers are unable to find elsewhere," said Thomas Cho, Chief Supply Chain Officer for Mary Kay Inc. "From her time working internationally, Dr. Gildea's global perspective brings great value as Mary Kay Inc. continues to expand and works to understand the needs of customers in all markets."
Prior to joining the cosmetics giant, Dr. Gildea spent 15 years at Procter and Gamble, working in health care, oral care, beauty technology and beauty/skin product development. During her tenure, Dr. Gildea lived in Singapore, advancing her experience with Asian markets.
