Katy Saint Ignan
About Katy Saint Ignan
Katy Saint Ignan is the R&D Packaging Director at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in packaging innovation and sustainability, and a strong background in people management.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Katy Saint Ignan serves as the R&D Packaging Director at Procter & Gamble. She has been in this position since 2020, where she operates out of the Brussels Region in Belgium. Her role involves overseeing the research and development of packaging solutions, focusing on innovation and sustainability. This position places her at the forefront of global packaging initiatives within the company.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Before her current role, Katy Saint Ignan has held multiple significant positions at Procter & Gamble. From 2016 to 2020, she served as the R&D Packaging Development - Section Head in the Brussels Area, Belgium. Her responsibilities included leading packaging development projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2016, she also held the same title of Section Head, emphasizing her leadership in the R&D packaging domain. Earlier roles include Senior Scientist positions from 2009 to 2011 in Brussels and from 2006 to 2008 in Beijing City, China.
Global Experience
Katy Saint Ignan has a rich global experience in the field of packaging and product development. Her assignments have taken her to different parts of the world, including Beijing, China, and Brussels, Belgium. This international exposure has provided her with a diverse perspective on packaging innovation and sustainability, making her adept at managing global teams and initiatives.
Educational Background
Katy Saint Ignan holds a Master's Degree in Materials Chemistry from ECPM Ecole européenne de chimie polymères et matériaux de Strasbourg. She studied at this institution from 1998 to 2001. Her academic background in materials chemistry lays a strong foundation for her extensive career in packaging research and development.
Expertise in Crisis Management
Katy Saint Ignan possesses considerable expertise in crisis management within the consumer goods industry. This skillset is crucial for navigating challenges and ensuring continuity in R&D projects, particularly those that involve global operations and complex supply chains.