Shekhar Mitra 

Product Development/R&D Expert

Shekhar is a leading business strategist and innovation leader in healthcare (OTC and prescription) wellness, grooming, hygiene , personal and prestige beauty and new ventures.   

Currently, President of InnoPreneur, LLC, Dr. Mitra is a former Senior Vice President of Global Innovation and a member of P&G’ top leadership team, the Global Leadership council. Post retirement from P&G he has spent 7 years as a Board member and Strategic Advisor to several F500 companies, new ventures and private equity companies on development of transformational new ideas, business strategies and organization capabilities to drive growth. 

 Throughout his career, Shekhar has led the creation and development of technology platforms and disruptive innovation strategies that have resulted in well-known consumer products winners like Crest Whitestrips, Crest Prohealth, Aleve Analgesic, Prilosec, Olay Regenerist, Olay PROx Skin Care, Hugo Boss and Gucci Fragrances, Gillette and Old Spice Clinical Strength, and Metamucil. 

He has been awarded over 50 patents to date with 15 more on file in various fields. He is a sought-after speaker on topics ranging from game-changing innovation approaches to organization development. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor listed in the US Congressional record.