Thomas Horn
About Thomas Horn
Thomas Horn is a Senior Scientist at Procter & Gamble with extensive experience in developing hygiene raw materials for consumer applications.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Thomas Horn currently serves as a Senior Scientist at Procter & Gamble. He has been in this role since 1995, with his work primarily based in Raum Frankfurt. Throughout his extensive tenure at the company, Thomas has played a crucial role in the development and innovation of materials used in hygiene products such as diapers, baby wipes, and feminine care items.
Previous Academic Positions
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Thomas Horn worked as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the University of Birmingham from 1994 to 1995. He collaborated with Prof. Dr. J.F. Stoddardt under an EC grant during his time in Birmingham, Großbritannien. This academic position followed his PhD work at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, where he specialized in Chemistry, notably within the field of Polymer Chemistry.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Thomas Horn holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany. His studies focused on Chemistry and Polymer-Chemistry. The rigorous academic environment of MPI helped shape his expertise, providing a solid foundation for his subsequent industrial and research roles.
Contributions to Procter & Gamble
Over his 27-year career at Procter & Gamble, Thomas Horn has led global material development initiatives crucial to the company's hygiene product lines. His responsibilities included overseeing the development and qualification of raw materials for diapers, baby wipes, and feminine care products. His significant contributions involved developing relationships with suppliers and contributing to multiple IP developments. Notably, Thomas transitioned back to the BabyCare materials development team at the end of 2017 after a broad assignment in FemCare materials.
Industry Collaboration and Project Management
Thomas Horn has been instrumental in leading long-term projects, including an 8-year collaboration with a Japanese supplier. This project underscored the importance of process management in achieving developmental goals. Thomas's ability to forge effective and rewarding relationships with suppliers has been essential to Procter & Gamble's business success, demonstrating his expertise in project management and industry collaboration.