Emily Dou, PhD, Pmp, MBA Candidate
About Emily Dou, PhD, Pmp, MBA Candidate
Emily Dou, PhD, PMP, and MBA candidate, serves as a New Product Development Manager at Domtar, where she has worked since 2020. With a background that includes significant roles at Procter & Gamble and The University of British Columbia, she focuses on advancing sustainable packaging solutions and has been recognized as a leading innovator in her field.
Work at Domtar
Emily Dou currently serves as the New Product Development Manager at Domtar, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on the development of innovative products, particularly in the area of sustainable and biodegradable packaging materials. Prior to her current role, she worked as a New Product Development Specialist from 2017 to 2019 and as a Quality Assistant Superintendent from 2019 to 2021. Her extensive experience at Domtar has allowed her to enhance her project management skills and contribute to the company's goals in product innovation.
Education and Expertise
Emily Dou holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Wood Science/Pulp and Paper Technology from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Pulp and Paper Making Engineering from South China University of Technology between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Operations Management from the Jack Welch Management Institute, expected to complete in 2023. Her educational background supports her expertise in material development and project management.
Background
Emily Dou began her career as a Material Supply Manager at Procter & Gamble in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, where she worked from 2011 to 2012. She then transitioned to The University of British Columbia as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2012 to 2016, enhancing her research capabilities. After her time at the university, she joined Domtar, where she has held multiple roles, including New Product Development Specialist and Quality Assistant Superintendent, before becoming the New Product Development Manager.
Achievements
Emily Dou was recognized as one of the 'Pulp & Paper Canada Top 10 Under 40', an award that highlights her contributions as an innovator in the pulp and paper industry. This accolade reflects her commitment to advancing sustainable practices within the field, particularly in the development of biodegradable packaging materials. Her work experience and educational background have equipped her with the skills necessary to drive innovation and sustainability in her projects.