Philippe Benros
About Philippe Benros
Philippe Benros is the Global Packaging Platform, Engineering & Innovation Director for Hair Care at Procter & Gamble, leading a team of 40 engineers and overseeing a global packing platform.
Title at Procter & Gamble
Philippe Benros is currently serving as the Global Packaging Platform, Engineering & Innovation Director for Hair Care at Procter & Gamble. He has held this position since 1998 and is based in Cincinnati, OH. In this role, he oversees packaging innovation and engineering efforts tailored to the global hair care market.
Previous Position at Procter & Gamble
Before his current role, Philippe Benros worked as an Operations Manager at Procter & Gamble from 1996 to 1998. During this period, he gained valuable experience in managing operational activities, which likely provided a strong foundation for his subsequent leadership roles within the company.
Education and Expertise
Philippe Benros holds an engineering degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech – École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. Prior to that, he attended Lycee epluche, where he studied Math, Physique, and Technologie, achieving Classes Preparatoire Grandes Ecole Ingenieurs over three years from 1984 to 1987. His educational background has equipped him with a strong technical foundation in engineering.
Packaging Technology Leadership
In his current role at Procter & Gamble, Philippe Benros manages a substantial global packaging platform. He oversees a fleet of over 220 pieces of equipment and leads a team of 40 engineers, including 10 direct reports and 30 indirect reports. His leadership extends to both engineering and innovation in packaging technology for the hair care segment.
Major Projects and Investments
Philippe Benros has led significant projects at Procter & Gamble, including the Global FemCare Package reinvention, which resulted in a volume growth index of 115 and contributed over $300 million in revenue. He also managed a $100 million capital investment for the redesign of Hair Care Packing Technology and successfully scaled up the packing process, doubling the speed to market.