Manuela Schneider
About Manuela Schneider
Manuela Schneider is the Section Head at Procter & Gamble, with a background in Chemistry and extensive experience in product development and quality assurance.
Title at Procter & Gamble
Manuela Schneider currently holds the role of Section Head at Procter & Gamble. She has been with the company for an extensive period and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Her responsibilities have spanned various leadership roles and extensive project involvement within multiple product sectors.
Education and Chemistry Expertise
Manuela Schneider pursued her higher education at renowned institutions. She attended Universität Bielefeld, where she studied Chemistry and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree between 1996 and 1999. Additionally, Schneider studied at the University of Michigan, focusing on Chemistry, for one year. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in scientific research and application.
Regional and Franchise Leadership in Hair Care
Since 2020, Manuela Schneider has taken on the role of product Franchise Lead for Europe Hair Care at Procter & Gamble. This regional responsibility involves overseeing product strategy, market adaptation, and consumer engagement within the European market. Her leadership in this area ensures that the company remains competitive and responsive to consumer needs.
Digital Innovation Initiatives
Between 2017 and 2019, Manuela Schneider led digital innovation initiatives for the global Feminine/Baby Care sectors at Procter & Gamble. These initiatives aimed at integrating new technologies and digital solutions to enhance product offerings and improve user experiences in these critical market segments.
Material and Supplier Quality Assurance
From 2015 to 2017, Manuela Schneider served as the Material & Supplier Quality Assurance Lead for global Feminine/Baby Care at Procter & Gamble. In this role, she ensured the quality and reliability of materials and supplier processes, which are crucial for maintaining product standards and customer satisfaction.
Product Development and Consumer Research
During her tenure from 2007 to 2015, Manuela Schneider was involved in product development and consumer research for Baby & Oral Care products. Her work contributed to the creation of innovative products that met consumer needs and enhanced market presence in these categories.
Materials Development for Baby Care
From 1999 to 2007, Manuela Schneider contributed to materials development for global Baby Care at Procter & Gamble. Her efforts in this period ensured that the company developed safe, high-quality materials crucial for baby care products.