Darryl James

About Darryl James

I am an enterprise R&D leader with two decades of experience across FMCG, pharmaceutical, and regulated scientific environments, operating at the intersection of science, risk, and business value creation.Currently, as Director of Analytical Sciences at Colgate-Palmolive, I lead multi-disciplinary teams of analytical scientists, quality professionals, and technical specialists, delivering enterprise-scale capabilities across analytical chemistry, quality, and scientific governance. My role focuses on enabling product integrity, regulatory confidence, and resilient decision-making at scale, in close partnership with senior and executive leadership.A defining aspect of my work is bridging traditional analytical sciences with digital and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance decision quality, reduce risk, and future-proof scientific organizations.With prior experience at L’Oréal, ITC, and Lupin, I bring a broad enterprise perspective. I am deeply committed to building leadership pipelines, mentoring high-potential talent, and scaling teams that combine scientific depth with future-ready skills.

Experience

1. Director, Analytical Sciences

   Colgate-Palmolive

   Jul 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leading a transformational & diverse team collaborating closely with our Colgate sites worldwide, including those in America, Mexico, China, Switzerland, and Brazil, along with other technology centers. Our main emphasis is on innovating analytical chemistry methodologies to drive Colgate\'s global business goals, particularly in India. My mission with this team is to enhance skills, foster future leaders, and uphold science, digital expertise, and critical thinking as integral components of our collaborative endeavors.

Education

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  PGDBA, Operations

• Fergusson College

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Chemistry (with vocational courses in Biotechnology)

• Pune University

  Master of Science (MSc), Analytical Chemistry