Emily Kokenge
About Emily Kokenge
Emily Kokenge is the Vice President of Design Innovation & Capability at Procter & Gamble, contributing to strategic decision-making and leading design initiatives since 2018.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Emily Kokenge currently holds the position of Vice President, Design Innovation & Capability at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. She has been in this role since 2018, where she leads the strategic design initiatives and innovation capabilities for the company. Her responsibilities include representing design on P&G’s Innovation Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making at the highest levels.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Emily Kokenge has held multiple positions at Procter & Gamble over her extensive career. From 2014 to 2018, she served as Director of Design Global Innovation & Director of Design Global Baby, Feminine and Family Care. From 2013 to 2018, she was the Director of Design Global Baby Care, Feminine Care, and Family Care. Earlier, she held the role of Director of Design Health & Wellbeing from 2005 to 2007 and Associate Director, Design Innovation & Strategy from 2002 to 2005. Her long tenure at P&G began with her serving as Associate Director, Beauty Care from 1991 to 2002.
Educational Background
Emily Kokenge's academic accomplishments include earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. She later pursued further education at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, where she obtained an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she completed a program on Disruptive Innovation at Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2019.
Leadership and Recognition
Throughout her career, Emily Kokenge has been recognized for her contributions to design and innovation. In 2017, she received the distinction of P&G Brand Master, an honor awarded to less than 1% of P&G leaders. She also leads P&G's Design Master Class series, emphasizing leadership development for the global design team. Her role at P&G includes initiating and championing design programs that integrate design thinking into core operations.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Emily Kokenge is dedicated to increasing female representation in industrial design. She actively leads diversity efforts within P&G, aiming to create more inclusive and diverse work environments. Her commitment to diversity and her role in strategic leadership underscore her influence and impact on the company's approach to innovation and design.