Gayatri Keskar

Dr. Gayatri Keskar is a respected material scientist, connected leader, keynote speaker, Fast Company Executive Board member, and trusted advisor to some of the world's most recognized brands. She has a deep understanding of the material innovation landscape, expertise in product development, and a talent for identifying holistic approaches for harmonizing materials, processes, and technologies to address pressing industry challenges and meet the market's evolving demands.

Throughout her career, Dr, Keskar has led cross-functional teams and fostered collaborations with key stakeholders across academic, corporate, and government organizations to drive the consumer goods industry forward. With a focus on continuous learning and improvement, she is always at the forefront of technological advances and emerging trends, devising out-of-the-box, eco-conscious solutions for enabling healthy lives. Her passion for purpose-driven innovation and circular economy principles has made her a sought-after speaker and expert consultant for start-ups and Fortune 100/500 companies like NBCUniversal, Nike, Microsoft, Ford, Hunter Douglas, and Estée Lauder, among others.

As the Global Packaging Material Science Leader at Kenvue Inc., formerly Johnson & Johnson's Consumer Health, Dr. Keskar empowers packaging designers and developers to adopt a science-backed, systems-oriented, and human-centered design approach to create inclusive and delightful product experiences for meaningful everyday care. Whether working with a global brand or a startup, she strives to build people and planet-first ecosystems through authentic storytelling and strategic partnerships along the value chains. As a thought leader in material-minded design, she is committed to making a difference by equipping companies with the most effective sustainable practices from conception to production by leveraging strategic resource management and cross-industry insights.