Barbara Capozzolo
About Barbara Capozzolo
Barbara Capozzolo is the Research and Development Director for Male Personal Care at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in various R&D roles within the company.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Barbara Capozzolo is the Research and Development Director for Male Personal Care at Procter & Gamble. She has been in this role since 2022 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Her responsibilities in this position include overseeing the development and innovation of male personal care products, ensuring they meet the company’s standards and consumer expectations.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Barbara Capozzolo has held various significant positions at Procter & Gamble over her extensive career. From 2017 to 2022, she served as the Fem Care R&D Section Head for North America. Previously, she was the Fem Care R&D Section Head for Latin America from 2015 to 2017, based in Caracas, Venezuela. Prior to that, she led the Fabric Care R&D section for Emerging Markets from 2011 to 2015. Earlier roles included Head of Baby Care Emerging Markets R&D (2005-2011), Senior Engineer - Site QA Manager (1999-2004), and Engineer - Fem Care R&D (1996-1999).
Educational Background
Barbara Capozzolo graduated from Universidad Simón Bolívar with a degree in Chemical Engineering, completing her studies in 1999. Her educational journey began at UE Santa Teresa del Niño Jesus in 1970. Her formal education has equipped her with the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary for her roles in research and development.
Expertise in Product Design and Development
Barbara Capozzolo has expertise in Products E2E Design, emphasizing the end-to-end development process of consumer goods. This involves initial concept creation, prototyping, testing, and final product launch. She specializes in Holistic Communication propositions, integrating various communication strategies to enhance the development and marketing of products. Her comprehensive understanding of these processes ensures that products are designed to meet both market demands and consumer needs.
Experience in Organizational Design and Development
Barbara Capozzolo has a recognized background in Organizational Design/Development. Her focus in this field includes structuring and enhancing organizational processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This skill set has been crucial in her roles at Procter & Gamble, particularly in managing multiple teams and projects across different regions. Her experience in this area supports her ability to lead and implement successful R&D initiatives.