Lauren Thaman

Lauren Thaman leads communications for P&G Ventures. Working with internal and external experts, innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world, this fast-learning, start-up like environment is creating brands in product categories where P&G does not provide solutions today. Affectionately called the Chief Credentialing Officer, Lauren is responsible for strategic communications, influencer marketing and credentialing across all categories in P&G Ventures. As this is a new area for P&G and the CPG industry Lauren and her team are creating and experimenting with better ways to use communications in both direct-to-consumer and traditional brick and mortar businesses.

A decade ago Lauren was able to merge her passion for storytelling and innovation to create the scientific communications organization for P&G. She continues to be passionate about using communications to drive connections and deliver business results speaking on consumer innovation and its role in people's lives.