He is very proud of the dozens of patents he has filed throughout his career, across both the writing instruments and oral care industries.
LEBANON, NJ, November 27, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Leighton Davies-Smith, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Davies-Smith is an expert in the field of writing instrument development - but also oral care products - having accumulated over 35 years of experience in innovation and product development. Currently serving as a senior technical director at Colgate-Palmolive, he has been recognized in publications such as Fast Company for his work regarding teeth whitening, where he successfully leveraged his extensive background to introduce innovative new products into the oral care space.
Alongside his work at Colgate-Palmolive, Dr. Davies-Smith is principal and product development and innovation consultant at Scribe Technical Consulting. His expertise in the new product development industry is further demonstrated by his roles as vice president of global research and development at Newell Rubbermaid and as vice president of research and development and engineering at Ecolab. His early career includes positions at The Gillette Company, The Parker Pen Company, and Duracell Batteries.
Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Davies-Smith earned a PhD in applied electrochemistry and a Bachelor of Science in combined sciences, including chemistry, physics, and mathematics, both from Brighton University, in 1987 and 1984 respectively. His certification as a New Product Development Professional by the Product Development and Management Association further complements his academic qualifications.
Dr. Davies-Smith attributes much of his success to his well-honed communication skills. He does not profess to be the best technologist, but his ability to convey complex technical ideas to non-technical audiences has established him as a leader in his field. This skill has not only allowed him to build a strong personal brand but has also been a key factor highlighted in performance reviews over many years. He is also very proud of the dozens of patents he has filed throughout his career, across both the writing instruments and oral care industries.
Looking ahead, Dr Davies-Smith maintains a positive outlook on his future, aspiring to continue inventing and contributing positively to society. He does not intend to retire for several years and still plans to explore opportunities to share his wealth of knowledge through technical consulting or volunteer work after retirement.
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