Shrikant Pattnaik

Shrikant Pattnaik, Ph.D., currently serves as the Director of R&D - Digital Transformation at Procter & Gamble, focusing on leading digital initiatives within Grooming R&D. Key responsibilities include enhancing digital assets and applying methodologies in Modeling & Simulation, Quantitative Sciences, and Data Science to inform product innovation. Previous roles at Procter & Gamble include Senior Engineer and Research Engineer, where Shrikant led cross-functional teams and developed automation tools that significantly improved product design processes. A tenure at Wayfair involved overseeing the production of 3D materials for furniture and home goods. Educational achievements include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics) and multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by a background in Commercial Art.