Shrish Rane
About Shrish Rane
Shrish Rane is the Director of Research Development at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in material science and engineering, and a background in managing R&D teams and innovation partnerships.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Shrish Rane serves as the Director of Research Development at Procter & Gamble. Holding this role since 2019, he operates out of Cincinnati, Ohio. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the research and development activities that drive the company's innovation pipeline. His leadership plays a crucial role in advancing P&G's product portfolio.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Before becoming Director of Research Development, Shrish Rane held multiple significant positions at Procter & Gamble. He was Section Head, Non-wovens Innovation, Baby and Femcare Business from 2015 to 2019, managing operations in North America and China. From 2010 to 2015, he was the Section Head of Corporate R&D in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shrish began his tenure at P&G as a Senior Scientist from 2007 to 2010.
Experience at GE Plastics
Shrish Rane worked at GE Plastics before joining Procter & Gamble. From 1999 to 2003, he was the Cycoloy Global Portfolio Technologist in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. His role involved managing the global portfolio of Cycoloy, contributing to technological advancements in materials. He later moved to LNP Engineering Plastics, part of GE Plastics, as the Verton Portfolio Technologist from 2003 to 2007, focusing on long fiber reinforced thermoplastics in Columbus, Indiana.
Educational Background
Shrish Rane holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Polymers, Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, a degree he earned from 1994 to 1999. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune, acquired from 1988 to 1992.
Specialized Expertise
Shrish Rane has extensive expertise in delivering innovative material solutions, particularly for fast-moving consumer goods like Pampers and Luvs. He has a proven background in managing open innovation partnerships involving academia, raw material suppliers, and nonwoven equipment suppliers. Additionally, he is certified in Six Sigma from General Electric Co., underscoring his ability to create value through these techniques.