Dave Eland
About Dave Eland
Dave Eland is the Senior Director of RD&E at SC Johnson in Racine, WI, with over 20 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, specializing in Research and Development and Supply Chain.
Company
Dave Eland currently works at SC Johnson, a company based in Racine, WI, known for its consumer packaged goods. Throughout his tenure, he has held various significant roles, contributing extensively to the company's growth and innovation.
Title
Dave Eland holds the position of Senior Director, RD&E at SC Johnson. His responsibilities involve leading research, development, and engineering efforts to drive product innovation and improve operational efficiencies.
Career at SC Johnson
Dave Eland has an extensive career at SC Johnson, spanning various roles. Before his current position, he served as Director - Design to Value, Global Procurement from 2013 to 2016 and as Senior Global Procurement Manager from 2009 to 2013. He has also held roles such as Manager RD&E - Air Care, Department Manager - Global Commercialization & Manufacturing Support EMEA, and Production Manager, among others, evidencing his versatility and expertise across departments.
Education and Expertise
Dave Eland achieved a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management at Marquette University from 1996 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed from 1990 to 1994. His academic and professional background has equipped him with expertise in Human-Centered Design, Open Innovation, Academic-Industry Partnerships, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Base of Pyramid Program Leadership
Dave Eland leads SC Johnson's Base of Pyramid program, focusing on enabling mosquito-borne disease prevention among globally poor communities. This initiative highlights his commitment to using his expertise to improve lives through social responsibility-driven projects.