Tom Dierking
About Tom Dierking
Tom Dierking is the Vice President of Design, Transformational Platform Technology at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in design innovation and global organization management.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Tom Dierking serves as the Vice President, Design, Transformational Platform Technology at Procter & Gamble since 2020. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, he leads initiatives in integrating transformational platform technology within the organization. His current position emphasizes driving design-driven innovation across global markets.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Tom Dierking has held various roles at Procter & Gamble over his extensive career. From 2015 to 2020, he was the Design Director, TPT Innovation Studio, focusing on technological advancements in design. Between 2014 and 2020, he was the Design Director for Transformational Platform Technologies in Mason, Ohio. Earlier, from 2011 to 2014, he led the design for the Global Health Grooming Business Unit. He also directed global design for the Household Care and Baby Care Global Business Units from 2002 to 2007 and 1997 to 2000, respectively.
Educational Background
Tom Dierking holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the University of Cincinnati, where he studied from 1983 to 1988. He also achieved an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Industrial Engineering Technology from Purdue University, completing his studies there between 1980 and 1982.
Expertise in Design Innovation
Tom Dierking specializes in disruptive innovation and innovative solutions, particularly in the context of global organization management. He is recognized for leading design innovation initiatives, including upstream product development and brand-building for globally recognized brands. His focus is on cultivating teams that surpass expectations and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.