Marcel Mertes
About Marcel Mertes
Marcel Mertes is a Team Leader in R&D Innovation Management at Procter & Gamble, focusing on haircare brands and long-term innovation planning.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Marcel Mertes currently serves as the Team Leader in R&D Innovation Management, Portfolio at Procter & Gamble, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, Marcel leads innovation management for multiple haircare brands including Herbal Essences, Aussie, Pantene Pro-V, and Head&Shoulders. His focus is on enabling longer-term innovation planning, addressing changing consumer demands, and keeping abreast of global and regional trends.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Before taking on his current role, Marcel Mertes worked at Procter & Gamble in several capacities. From 2018 to 2019, he was the Team Leader for R&D Innovation Management for Pantene Pro-V. Between 2015 and 2017, Marcel served as a Scientist in Innovation Management for Pantene Pro-V. His tenure at Procter & Gamble began in 2013, where he worked as a Scientist in Darmstadt, Germany until 2015.
Experience at CNRS
In 2012, Marcel Mertes worked as a Guest Scientist at CNRS in Paris, France for a period of three months. This short-term role allowed him to gain valuable experience in a research environment outside of the corporate sector.
Educational Background
Marcel Mertes holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neurobiology and Neurosciences from Universität Bielefeld, completed between 2009 and 2013. In addition, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in the same field from Universität Bielefeld from 2007 to 2009, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology from the same university from 2004 to 2007. He also studied Neurobiology and Neurosciences at the University of Adelaide for 11 months in 2009.
R&D and Innovation Management Skills
Marcel Mertes is adept at representing R&D in customer meetings, where he explains innovation and product improvements. He also identifies and integrates potential structural cost and productivity improvements across Europe. His skill set includes a comprehensive understanding of innovation management processes, making him a valuable asset in driving forward long-term product development plans.