Heather Focht
About Heather Focht
Heather Focht is the Section Head at Procter & Gamble, with a background in chemical engineering and organizational communication.
Title at Procter & Gamble
Heather Focht currently holds the position of Section Head at Procter & Gamble. She has been in this role since 2007.
Professional Experience
Heather Focht's career at Procter & Gamble includes roles such as Senior Scientist from 2003 to 2007 and Scientist/Engineer from 2000 to 2003. Her responsibilities have included managing global R&D innovation programs in beauty care, leading projects in cleansing, skin care, and hair care.
Education and Degrees
Heather Focht completed her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Organizational Communication, General from the University of Dayton in 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Organizational Communication, General from the same institution, both obtained in 2000. Before her university education, she attended Dallastown High School from 1991 to 1996.
Expertise in Innovation and Methodologies
Heather Focht has implemented Lean Startup methodologies into enterprise organizations, particularly enhancing capability development in the Front End / Search stages of work. Her efforts in innovation have led to the launch of products that collectively generated over $1 billion in sales.
Leadership and Strategic Role at Procter & Gamble
In her current role, Heather Focht is responsible for setting program strategy and vision. She also establishes and maintains budgets, ensuring that her team's initiatives align with organizational goals.