Gbenga Showole
About Gbenga Showole
Gbenga Showole is the Leader of the Beauty Technology Division at Procter & Gamble, with a background in R&D and engineering, and holds degrees from Arizona State University and Purdue University.
Procter & Gamble Leadership Roles
Gbenga Showole has held multiple leadership roles at Procter & Gamble. Currently, he is the Leader of the Beauty Technology Division, a position based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he leads the technological advancements and development initiatives within the beauty sector. Additionally, he serves as the Africa R&D Leader and Section Head, focusing on research and development innovations tailored to the African market. His tenure at Procter & Gamble spans several years, demonstrating his steady rise through various roles within the company.
Procter & Gamble Early Career
Gbenga Showole began his career at Procter & Gamble in 2001 as a Process Engineer in the Beauty division. He held this role until 2003 before transitioning to R&D Product Development in the Baby Care segment. Over the years, he climbed the ranks to become a Senior Engineer, holding significant responsibilities in both product research and development. His early roles laid a strong foundation for his subsequent leadership positions within the company.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Gbenga Showole holds advanced degrees in both business and engineering. He earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, attained between 1996 and 2000. His robust educational background supports his technical expertise and leadership in his professional roles.
Senior Engineering Roles
Between 2010 and 2011, Gbenga Showole served as a Senior Engineer in R&D Products Research focusing on the Grow Africa initiative. Prior to this, from 2005 to 2010, he was a Senior Engineer in R&D Product Development for Baby Care. These roles required him to lead various research and development projects aimed at product innovation and improvement, leveraging his deep engineering expertise and strategic thinking skills.