Frank Lin

About Frank Lin

Experienced Senior Director Product Development with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Consumer Products, Management, Research and Development (R&D), International Marketing, and Marketing Strategy. Strong product management professional with a BChE focused in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Aemea Mass Kaihatsu Product Development

   Kao EMEA & Americas

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Responsible for Americas/EMEA Mass Hair Care and Skin Care Kaihatsu Product Development, linking Global Marketing and R&D functions. Establish strategic direction for each brand with Global Marketing. Identify NPD and technology development opportunities with R&D. Manage Mass Portfolio Management Process to ensure optimal initiative mix by balancing business needs and corporate resources. Guide NPD Stage Gate and Total Product Quality Evaluation processes. Lead staff who oversee new and current business product development and execution timelines.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BChE, Chemical Engineering

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• International Marketing
• Formulation
• Global Marketing
• Process Engineering
• Management
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Consumer Products
• Manufacturing
• Fmcg
• Product Innovation
• R&D
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Commercialization
• Competitive Analysis
• Personal Care
• Product Development
• Customer Insight