Diane Kleinschmidt
About Diane Kleinschmidt
Diane Kleinschmidt serves as the Manager of R&D Global Aquatics & Companion Animal Europe at Spectrum Brands, Inc, a position she has held since 2020. She holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover and has previous experience in various roles within the company.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Diane Kleinschmidt has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2015. She currently holds the position of Manager R&D Global Aquatics & Companion Animal Europe, a role she has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, she served as a Tierärztin from 2015 to 2019 and as an R&D Innovation Manager for eight months in 2019 to 2020. Her work is based in Melle, Niedersachsen, where she contributes to the research and development of products in the aquatics and companion animal sectors.
Education and Expertise
Diane Kleinschmidt studied at Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, where she pursued her education in Veterinärmedizin. She achieved her Dr. med. degree from 1998 to 2004, completing a six-year program. In addition to her veterinary medicine studies, she also focused on Tiermedizin/Tierkrankheiten/Techniker und Veterinärassistent at the same institution, further enhancing her expertise in veterinary sciences.
Background
Diane Kleinschmidt has a solid background in veterinary medicine, having dedicated several years to her education and professional development in this field. Her experience at Spectrum Brands, Inc. spans multiple roles, allowing her to gain insights into both veterinary practice and product innovation within the pet care industry. Her academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing animal health and welfare.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Diane Kleinschmidt worked as a Tierärztin at Spectrum Brands, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. In this capacity, she applied her veterinary knowledge to support the company's initiatives in animal health. Following this role, she transitioned to the position of R&D Innovation Manager, where she contributed to the development of new products and solutions for the aquatics and companion animal markets.