Jonathan Arendt

Jonathan Arendt has a diverse work experience in the field of product development and innovation. Jonathan started their career in 1997 at Kimberly-Clark, where they worked as a Research Scientist, focusing on the development of innovative nonwoven raw materials for the Huggies brand. Jonathan then worked as a Scientist for the Enterprise Growth Incubator team, identifying and developing strategic corporate growth innovations. Arendt also worked on the development and launch of feminine care products for the U by Kotex brand.

In 2011, Arendt joined NPS Corp as the Manager of Product Innovation. During their time there, they optimized elastomeric composite development, developed an innovation process for hard goods, and improved consumer critical properties through collaboration with the meltblown process crews. Jonathan achieved significant sales growth, loss prevention, and improved margin position.

In 2014, Arendt worked as the Director of Nonwoven Innovation at Nice-Pak Products, Inc. Jonathan then joined Suominen Corporation in 2015 as a Global Product Manager, responsible for managing global product development and strategy. In 2019, they were promoted to Baby, Personal, and Home Care Category Head - Americas, overseeing the category's operations in the Americas region. Arendt also served as an Interim Key Account Manager at Suominen Corporation in 2021.

In addition to their corporate experience, Arendt had a coaching role at St. Norbert College and Lawrence University, where they served as the head pitching coach. Their responsibilities included developing workout programs and individual development plans to enhance athletes' pitching skills.

Arendt also owned AHNK Ventures LLC since 2018, where they likely pursued entrepreneurial endeavors.

Jonathan Arendt completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology at St. Norbert College from 1992 to 1996. Later, from 2009 to 2011, they obtained a Master's Certification in Project Management from the Wisconsin School of Business. In 2014 to 2016, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at The Wharton School. Jonathan also holds an additional certification in Master's of Project Management, however, the institution and year of obtaining the certification are unknown.