Dr. Natalia Gaiko
About Dr. Natalia Gaiko
Dr. Natalia Gaiko is the Team Leader for Product and Technology Platform Development at Pampers, Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in product development and consumer insights across various sectors.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Since 2019, Dr. Natalia Gaiko has served as the Team Leader for Product and Technology Platform Development at Pampers, a Procter & Gamble brand. Based in Schwalbach, Germany, her primary responsibilities include leading innovation in product development and integrating new technologies into existing platforms. She focuses on transforming consumer insights and technological breakthroughs into next-generation products for various markets, including Asia, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and India.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
From 2016 to 2019, Dr. Natalia Gaiko worked as Team Leader for Product Development and Consumer Insights in Beauty and Hair Care at Procter & Gamble. Before that, she held the role of Senior Scientist in Product and Technology Platform Development for Pampers from 2010 to 2011 and further served from 2003 to 2009 as a Senior Scientist in Raw Materials Development and Supply for Baby Care. Her work across these roles focused on leveraging consumer insights and supplier collaboration to enhance product offerings.
Role at Duracell Inc.
Between 2011 and 2016, Dr. Natalia Gaiko was involved in Product and Technology Development for Alkaline Batteries at Duracell Inc. During her tenure in the Greater New York City Area, she contributed to innovations in battery technology, driving the development of new product features and enhancing the overall performance of alkaline batteries.
Research Experience
Dr. Natalia Gaiko started her research career at the Max-Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry as a Research Fellow from 2001 to 2002. Following this, she worked as a Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2002 to 2003. Her academic research focused on advanced topics in chemistry, laying a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in product development and technological innovation.
Educational Background
Dr. Natalia Gaiko holds a PhD in Chemistry from Goethe University and a Master of Science in Chemistry from Belarusian State University. She completed her postdoctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2002 to 2003, furthering her expertise in chemistry and its applications to consumer products.