Lucy Gildea

Lucy Gildea, Ph.D., currently serves as Chief Brand and Scientific Officer at Mary Kay Global, with additional titles including Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Scientific Officer since March 2017. Prior to this role, Lucy held various positions at Procter & Gamble from November 2002 to March 2017, including Associate Director and Senior Scientist, focusing on global R&D and upstream technology development in biotechnology and personal healthcare. Lucy's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and a B.S. in Biology from Georgetown College. Additional experience includes roles as an adjunct faculty member and instructor, as well as a postdoctoral fellow engaged in projects related to immunology and alternative testing methods.