Blair Du
About Blair Du
Blair Du is a Project Manager-RDE Product Change Management-China at SC Johnson, based in Shanghai, with extensive experience in new product development and project management.
Title at SC Johnson
Blair Du currently holds the position of Project Manager-RDE Product Change Management-China at SC Johnson. Based in 中国 上海市 浦东新区, Blair Du is responsible for leading product change management projects across the region. The role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, applying systems thinking for project success, and ensuring that project milestones and delivery targets are met.
Professional Background at Avery Dennison
From 2015 to 2020, Blair Du worked at Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials as Project Leader & NPD-North Asia. This role was based in 中国 上海市区, where Blair Du led new product development projects in North Asia for five years. Responsibilities included scoping, launching, and ensuring full-scale project delivery to drive business growth and sustainability.
Early Career at 3M
Blair Du had a stint as an R&D Summer Intern at 3M in 2014, based in 中国 上海市 闵行区. During this 2-month period, Blair Du gained valuable research and development experience that contributed to the foundation of their career in project management.
Educational Background
Blair Du holds a 硕士 degree in 材料科学与工程 from 华东理工大学, where they studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, Blair Du earned a 学士 degree in 高分子材料与工程 from 陕西科技大学, studying from 2008 to 2012. These educational qualifications have provided Blair Du with a solid foundation in materials science and engineering.
Project Management Expertise
In their role at SC Johnson, Blair Du leads New Product Development (NPD) projects for Greater China from the scoping stage to launch, ensuring full-scale project delivery. They manage cross-functional teams through regular meetings and daily tracking of milestones. Blair identifies critical factors impacting project success and develops contingency plans to mitigate risks. Their responsibilities include managing internal and external communication plans and proactively addressing obstacles to ensure timely project completion.