Max Krakauer
About Max Krakauer
Max Krakauer is a Brand Manager at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, with a background in product development, process engineering, and business administration.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Max Krakauer currently holds the position of Brand Manager at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing brand strategies, with a focus on the company's strategic initiatives. He plays an integral part in the future product and brand development efforts.
Professional Experience at SC Johnson
Max Krakauer has an extensive history with SC Johnson. From 2016 to 2019, he served as a Process Engineer, and subsequently from 2019 to 2022, he worked as a Product Developer & Team Lead. In these roles, he managed front-end innovation efforts on new technologies and developed global innovations with significant social impact, particularly in malaria prevention. Additionally, Krakauer led the launch of STEM, a new line of bug sprays that use natural ingredients.
Previous Positions
Before joining SC Johnson, Max Krakauer worked for various prominent companies. He was a Process Development Engineer - Coffee at Kraft Foods Group from 2014 to 2015, where he conducted commissioning, qualification, and verification for capital improvement projects in the premium coffee business. Prior to that, he held the role of Stimulation Field Engineer at Schlumberger from 2012 to 2013, where he supervised a crew of over 10 operators and performed a feasibility assessment for the construction of an offshore stimulation vessel.
Educational Background
Max Krakauer has a strong educational background. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Cornell University, studying from 2008 to 2012.
Early Career and Internships
Max Krakauer's early career includes his time at Corning Incorporated as an Advanced Modeling and Analysis Co-op from 2010 to 2012. This position provided him with valuable experience in modeling and analysis within a corporate environment, forming a strong foundation for his future roles in the chemical and biomolecular engineering sectors.