Kelly Skinner
About Kelly Skinner
Kelly Skinner serves as the Senior Director of Group Category Innovation at Brambles, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in innovation and marketing across various companies, she has previously worked in roles such as Head of Sales and Marketing at Brand Packaging Solutions Ltd and Innovation Manager at Asahi UK.
Current Role at Brambles
Kelly Skinner serves as the Senior Director of Group Category Innovation at Brambles, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for driving innovation strategies across the organization. Her leadership is focused on enhancing product offerings and improving category performance. Based in London, UK, she has contributed to the company's objectives through her extensive experience in innovation and brand development.
Previous Experience at Brambles
Prior to her current role, Kelly Skinner worked at Brambles as the Director of Open Innovation from 2018 to 2022. During her four years in this position, she focused on fostering collaborative innovation initiatives. Her work aimed to leverage external partnerships to enhance Brambles' product development and market reach.
Career Background in Innovation and Marketing
Kelly Skinner has a diverse background in innovation and marketing, having held various roles in notable companies. She worked at SABMiller in multiple capacities, including as an Innovation & Brand Development Project Manager and Global Innovation Excellence Specialist. Her experience also includes positions at Asahi UK as an Innovation Manager and Brand Packaging Solutions Ltd as Head of Sales and Marketing.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Kelly Skinner holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing and Management from Loughborough University, which she completed in 2004. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design and Technology from the same institution, graduating in 2003. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in innovation and product management.
Early Career and Development
In the early stages of her career, Kelly Skinner gained experience in various roles, including as a Product Manager at Essentra and as a Freelance Packaging Designer at Cryovac. She participated in the Essentra Graduate Scheme, which helped her develop skills in product management. Additionally, she worked in Australia as a Marketing Assistant for MasterCard Loyalty Solutions, further broadening her international experience.