Cary Strickland
Servant-leader and human-centered engineer focused on sustainable solutions to new and old problems.
- Role
- Director, Innovation - Center for Innovation and Applied Economics at RTI International
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cary Strickland
I am a business-minded engineer, passionate about enabling new ideas, products, and markets. A conservationist to the core, I\'m fascinated by waste (in all its forms) and always seeking ways to repair, reduce and reuse.I currently lead the research and project execution teams at RTI Innovation Advisors, and I\'m focused on building and growing a top-tier team of researchers and consultants to amplify our clients\' innovation impact. I believe that service-driven consulting can deliver the promise of science for global good. I love the North Carolina coast, so I\'m probably thinking about my next opportunity to enjoy seafood or be near the water.
Experience
Director, Innovation - Center for Innovation and Applied Economics
Sep 2025 — Present
Lead a team of researchers and consultants dedicated to supporting clients’ innovation initiatives- Apply scientific rigor, innovation fundamentals, and human-centered design principles to drive impactful outcomes- Collaborate with companies, foundations, NGOs, and government agencies to help innovation teams navigate uncertainty- Enable clients to move forward with confidence and agility in their innovation efforts.
Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering and Paper Science Engineering
2003 — 2007
Duke University
Masters, Engineering Management
2010 — 2011
Skills
- Research
- R&D
- Emerging Technologies
- Value Proposition Development
- Chemical Engineering
- Commercialization
- Coatings
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Polymers
- Data Analysis
- Chemistry
- Polymer Science
- Product Development
- Market Research
- Manufacturing
- Market Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Technology Commercialization
- Leadership
- Open Innovation
- Papermaking
- Competitive Analysis
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