Dave Lütkenhaus

Dave Lütkenhaus is a highly experienced professional in sustainability, innovation, and research and development, currently serving as the Global Sustainability & Innovation Director at Diageo since January 2023. Prior to this role, Dave held the position of Emerging Markets Research & Sustainable Innovation Senior Director at L'Oréal, overseeing green transformation initiatives across LATAM, Africa, and Southeast Asia. With a background that includes senior roles at Dow, Procter & Gamble, and FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Dave has led significant sustainability and innovation projects, focusing on eco-design, recycling solutions, and bio-based materials. An accomplished academic, Dave has an extensive educational background that includes multiple master's degrees, a PhD in Chemical Engineering, and executive certificates from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Harvard, and the University of Cambridge.