Austin Pickett
About Austin Pickett
Austin Pickett is a Senior Manager, Change Management at Asurion with extensive experience in strategic initiatives and leadership roles in the global consumer goods industry.
Current Role at Asurion
Austin Pickett currently serves as a Senior Manager of Change Management at Asurion, based in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. He joined Asurion in 2021. In this role, Austin is responsible for overseeing and implementing change management strategies within the organization to ensure smooth transitions and effective adaptation of new processes.
Past Experience at SmileDirectClub
Before joining Asurion, Austin Pickett was the Director of Innovation Program Management at SmileDirectClub. He held this position from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, he served as Senior Manager of Projects from 2019 to 2020. While at SmileDirectClub, Austin contributed significantly to project management and innovation initiatives, leveraging his expertise to drive strategic growth and operational efficiency.
Career at Kimberly-Clark
Austin Pickett held multiple roles at Kimberly-Clark from 2012 to 2019, each progressively advancing his career. Starting as a Materials Scientist, he moved on to become Project Lead Scientist, Global R&D Program Manager, and eventually Senior Project Manager of Product Development. During his tenure, he played key roles in product development and research, contributing to the company's innovation and market competitiveness.
Academic Background
Austin Pickett holds a BS in Chemistry (with American Chemical Society Certification) from Mississippi State University, which he completed in 2008. He earned his MS in Materials Science and Engineering (Polymers) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Research Experience
Austin Pickett conducted extensive research during his academic career. He served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Mississippi State University from 2006 to 2007, and later as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2008 to 2012. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in materials science and engineering.