Martin Bude
About Martin Bude
Martin Bude is the Associate Director of Product Supply - Global Innovation at Procter & Gamble, with over 21 years of experience in the FMCG industry across Europe and Asia.
Professional Role at Procter & Gamble
Martin Bude currently serves as the Associate Director of Product Supply - Global Innovation at Procter & Gamble. His role, based in Euskirchen - Cologne, Germany, involves leading global innovation initiatives. Since 2016, Bude has been responsible for shaping product and supply chain innovations to maintain competitive advantage in the FMCG industry.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Before his current role, Martin Bude held several key positions at Procter & Gamble. From 2013 to 2016, Bude served as Associate Director, Product Supply, Europe Sales and Market Development Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland. Earlier, from 2007 to 2013, he was the Associate Director for Product Supply, Baby Care in Asia, based in Singapore. Bude also served as Section Head & Program Leader, Product Supply, Baby Care in Europe from 2004 to 2007 and worked as Internal Consultant in 2003 in Germany. His early career at the company includes roles like Project Manager from 1996 to 2003 and Manufacturing Process Engineer from 1994 to 1996.
Educational Background
Martin Bude holds a Master, Diplom-Ingenieur, in Mechanical & Chemical Engineering from the Technische Universität Braunschweig, where he studied from 1986 to 1994. Additionally, he completed an Erasmus Student Exchange program in Chemical Engineering at the Universidad de Zaragoza from 1991 to 1992. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in the FMCG industry.
Industry Experience
With over 21 years at Procter & Gamble, Martin Bude has extensive experience in delivering structured change across Europe and Asia in the FMCG sector. He has been instrumental in pioneering globally managed and standardized product and manufacturing platform management at the company. Known for his ability to optimize innovation portfolios, Bude excels at creating value across technical and commercial functions.
Leadership and Management Skills
Martin Bude is recognized for his leadership in large innovation programs and supply chain operations. His expertise spans managing operations in both developed and developing markets. Bude is known for balancing agility and operational discipline in competitive environments and for bringing out the best in diverse teams by acknowledging cultural differences and achieving results in complex matrix organizations.