Rosa Leon
About Rosa Leon
Rosa Leon is the Director of R&D PHCI LATAM at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in product material and formulation tailored to the Latin American market.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Rosa Leon serves as the Director of R&D for PHCI LATAM at Procter & Gamble. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Mason, Ohio, United States. Her role involves overseeing research and development activities, particularly focused on the Latin American market. She applies her expertise in tailoring product materials and formulations to comply with local regulatory requirements. Rosa also leads consumer and product testing initiatives within the Health Care category, leveraging her regional expertise to ensure successful product outcomes.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Rosa Leon has held numerous roles at Procter & Gamble before her current position. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Group Head in the Cincinnati, Ohio Area. Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Scientist in Mason, OH and Cincinnati, Ohio Area from 2011 to 2020. She played a significant role as Principal Researcher from 1998 to 2011 in Caracas, Venezuela. Throughout these roles, Rosa has demonstrated a strong capacity for managing critical path schedules for R&D activities and integrating market dynamics to meet consumer needs effectively.
Early Career at PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Rosa Leon worked as a Researcher at PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. for one year from 1989 to 1990. This early experience in the energy sector contributed to her foundational knowledge in research and development, which she later applied and expanded upon in her subsequent roles within the consumer goods industry.
Educational Background
Rosa Leon holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Universitat de Barcelona, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. Her academic training provided her with a solid foundation in chemical principles and research methodologies, which she has applied extensively throughout her professional career in various R&D roles.
Expertise in Latin American Market
Rosa Leon has extensive experience in developing products tailored to the Latin American market. She is skilled in adjusting product formulations and materials to meet local regulatory requirements, and she integrates regional consumer insights to drive product success. Rosa's comprehensive approach covers research, development, testing, registrations, and market introductions, ensuring that Procter & Gamble's products are well-received in the region.