Mary Werner is the R&D Director for Specialty Beauty at Procter & Gamble, leading innovation for acquired brands like Tula and Farmacy. A Purdue chemical engineering graduate with a 20+ year career at P&G, she has guided over 50 global product launches for Olay and SK-II.
Mary demonstrates a strong connection to her alma mater, Purdue University. After graduating, she spent a decade as a campus recruiter for P&G and frequently returns to the university to serve as a panel speaker, mentoring engineering students.
In recognition of her distinguished career, Mary was inducted into Purdue Universitys Professional Practice Hall of Fame in October 2025.
Werner Mary
R&D Section Head at Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Skincare Innovation
Her 20+ year career at P&G has focused on skin care and beauty technology, from upstream discovery to leading development for major brands like Olay and SK-II.
Acquired Brand Growth
She currently leads R&D for P&G's recently acquired specialty beauty brands, including Tula, Farmacy, and First Aid Beauty, driving their technical development and integration.
Consumer-Led Innovation
Her work focuses on translating consumer insights into technical solutions, which has directly resulted in the successful launch of over 50 products across the globe.
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Work History
6-2005
R&D Section Head at Procter & Gamble
Education
2000 - 2005
Bachelor's degree from Purdue University
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Designation : R&D Section Head at Procter & Gamble
