Stephen Sikra
About Stephen Sikra
Stephen Sikra is the Director of Sustainability, Next Life Innovation at Procter & Gamble, where he has developed a comprehensive global plastic sustainability strategy and leads a team to enhance recycling processes.
Title at Procter & Gamble
Stephen Sikra holds the title of Director of Sustainability, Next Life Innovation at Procter & Gamble. He has been in this role since 2017, where he is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Professional Experience at Procter & Gamble
Stephen Sikra has a long-standing career at Procter & Gamble. Before becoming the Director of Sustainability, Next Life Innovation, he served in various leadership positions. From 2012 to 2017, he was the Technology Manager, Materials Development, and Sustainability Leader. Between 2006 and 2012, he held the role of Section Head, Global Package Development, and Sustainability Leader. Prior to that, he was Section Head, Product Supply, Fabric and Home Care from 2002 to 2006, and Section Head, Package Development, Fabric Care from 1998 to 2002. He started his career at Procter & Gamble as a Senior Engineer and Engineer from 1991 to 1998.
Role in Sustainability at Procter & Gamble
Stephen Sikra is instrumental in Procter & Gamble's sustainability initiatives. He developed a comprehensive global plastic sustainability strategy, emphasizing optimization of design and improving access to collection systems. He also leads a global implementation team aimed at enhancing recycling processes on multiple scales—macro, micro, and molecular. Additionally, Sikra collaborates with both internal stakeholders and external organizations to fortify end markets for recycled materials.
Career at United States Army
Before his tenure at Procter & Gamble, Stephen Sikra served in the United States Army. From 1983 to 1987, he was an Infantry Sergeant based in Arlington, Virginia, United States.