Nalini George, PhD
About Nalini George, PhD
Nalini George, PhD, serves as the Head of Product at Planet FWD, where she focuses on emissions management and reduction through a process-based LCA approach. With a strong background in materials science and extensive experience in product management and consulting, she has held various roles in notable organizations including MIT, Medtronic, and Johnson & Johnson.
Current Role at Planet FWD
Nalini George serves as the Head of Product at Planet FWD, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on emissions management and reduction by developing a process-based life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. She leverages the largest LCA database for agricultural production systems to provide insights that help brands improve their environmental impact. Her expertise in advanced value chain modeling contributes significantly to the company's mission of promoting sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Nalini George earned her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, where she studied from 2005 to 2010. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2001 to 2005. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in product management and sustainability.
Professional Background
Nalini George has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. She worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at MIT from 2003 to 2005 and completed internships at Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson in 2003 and 2004, respectively. Her experience extends to positions at The Climate Corporation, where she served in multiple capacities, including Product Manager and Strategy & Operations Lead, from 2015 to 2018. She also held positions at Cree, Allergan, and Dow Chemical, contributing to her expertise in product development and management.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
In addition to her role at Planet FWD, Nalini George has served as a Founding Advisor at Power Bloom since 2019. This position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in product management and sustainability to guide the organization. Her consulting work at Allergan from 2011 to 2012 further showcases her ability to apply her knowledge in various settings, enhancing her professional portfolio.
Research and Development Experience
Nalini George has significant experience in research and development, particularly during her tenure at Cree, where she worked as a Research Scientist and later as an R&D Manager from 2012 to 2015. Her role involved new product development and advancing technologies in the materials science field. This experience complements her academic background and enhances her capabilities in product innovation and sustainability initiatives.