Raf De Geyter
About Raf De Geyter
Raf De Geyter is the Associate Director of R&D in Industrial Design Innovation at Procter & Gamble, with a diverse background in design and management roles within the company and experience as an international jury member at Pentawards.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Raf De Geyter holds the position of Associate Director R and D - Industrial Design Innovation at Procter & Gamble, starting in 2019. Additionally, he serves as the Principal Design Manager since 2008. His extensive tenure at Procter & Gamble includes roles such as We Home Care Design Leader (2005-2007), Senior Design Manager Product Innovation (2003-2005), Senior Brand Design Manager (2001-2003), and Industrial Design Manager (1998-2001). His experience spans across various critical positions, reflecting his deep involvement in the company's industrial design and innovation projects.
Role at Pentawards
Raf De Geyter served as an International Jury Member at Pentawards from 2011 to 2012. This role situated him within London, Greater London, United Kingdom for a year, where he contributed to evaluating and acknowledging excellence in packaging design. Pentawards is a globally recognized international competition focused on packaging design, and his role would have involved assessing innovative design work from different sectors.
Educational Background
Raf De Geyter has a diverse educational background. He studied Design at Stanford University in 2007. In 1997-1998, he completed a Master's degree in Marketing, Management from Vlerick Business School. Additionally, he holds a Master of Arts in Product Design, Industrial Design from Ap Hogeschool Antwerpen, a degree he earned between 1992 and 1997. This robust education provided him the foundation necessary to excel in various industrial design and innovation roles throughout his career.
Industry Expertise and Roles
Raf De Geyter's professional journey showcases his substantial expertise in design, management, and innovation. Beginning his career as an Industrial Design Manager at Procter & Gamble, he advanced through roles such as Senior Brand Design Manager and Senior Design Manager Product Innovation. His role as We Home Care Design Leader further demonstrated his capabilities before transitioning to higher leadership positions. His strategic and innovative approach has been significant in various capacities across Procter & Gamble.