Biography
Cheryl Perkins serves as a thought leader in innovation and a creative catalyst
in technology, product and brand building initiatives that contribute to rewarding
end user experiences and improved business performance. She has over 30 years experience
directing growth and innovation and served as the Senior Vice President and Chief
Innovation Officer for Kimberly-Clark reporting to the CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Cheryl had responsibility for Kimberly-Clark’s innovation and enterprise growth
organizations, including research and development, materials development, engineering,
design, new business, global strategic alliances, environment, safety and regulatory
affairs, and innovation processes, systems and tools.
As President of Innovationedge LLC, she is leading companies across many industries
build sustainable innovation capabilities and define and develop sustainable growth
opportunities in novel materials, technologies and products. Cheryl was identified
as one of the Top 25 Champion of Innovation by Business Week magazine and named
as a top executive driving vision across industries.