Tom Thornton
Fragrance Digital Transformation & Strategy Lead @Unilever
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WORK HISTORY
Fragrance Digital Transformation & Strategy Lead @Unilever
Bebington, GB
Leading the Digital Transformation of Unilever’s €100M in-house fragrance design venture by integrating scalable software, data ecosystems, and advanced analytics. Driving innovation across the entire fragrance lifecycle—from ingredient selection to manufacturing and deployment- Holistic Digital Transformation: Developing and leading a comprehensive strategy that integrates automation, measurement systems, software platforms, data ecosystems, and AI-driven analytics to transform global operations- Architecting Scalable Solutions: Designing interconnected physical and digital ecosystems to ensure efficiency, scalability, and seamless integration across R&D, compliance, and production- Advanced Analytics Development: Building AI-powered tools that leverage internal product and consumer insights to unlock disruptive insights and accelerate innovation- Agile Leadership: Assembling and managing digital teams to support cross-functional activities across specification lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, finance, procurement, legal, and operations- Future-Fit Innovation: Establishing the digital framework to elevate Unilever’s leadership in disruptive fragrance / product design.
EDUCATION
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
A - Applied Mathematics, A - Fine Art, B - Chemistry
Loughborough University
Chemical Engineering with Management (MEng), Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT TOM THORNTON
I thrive at the intersection of technology, innovation, and business strategy, turning ambitious ideas into scalable digital solutions. With extensive experience in digital transformation and data-driven product development, I specialise in transforming complex business challenges into people-centric solutions through rapid, low-cost prototyping that unlocks value and further investment- Lean & Agile Execution: Streamline product cycles through hands on low-code software prototyping, iterative development, continuous feedback, and quick pivots- Product-Driven Mindset: Passionate about user-centric product design, data-driven decision-making, and innovation that addresses the core needs- Technical Leadership: Blend AI, advanced analytics, and cloud infrastructure to deliver real-world impact- Consultative Approach: Proven track record collaborating with a wide variety of cross-functional teams—engineering, operations, finance, and beyond—to ensure solutions meet business objectives and growth needs.I’m seeking opportunities where I can bring simplicity to the complex, build high-performing teams, and deliver disruptive, user-centric capabilities to unlock success.
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