Max Krakauer

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About Max Krakauer

I work every day to improve my corner of the universe. I thrive working on teams solving BIG problems, and love to learn every day. I'm curious about how people think and make decisions, and I channel that curiosity into developing products and brands. Empathy is core to my success as a leader and a business builder. I look forward to growing as a business and people leader, and love roles that let me explore my insatiable curiosity. I have the incredible joy of working on SC Johnson's innovation effort, leading teams developing new brands and new products. Most recently, we launched STEM - a new line of bug sprays that use the power of nature to protect you and your family from bugs. I lead front-end innovation efforts on new technologies in partnership with teammates from different functions across the organization. Being a part of new strategic efforts for SC Johnson is exciting, especially as we imagine and create the future. In my past roles at SC Johnson as a project manager and process engineer, my team developed new technologies and strategies to protect people around the world from malaria. I was the project manager for new-to-the-world innovations with global scope and incredible social impact. Our team combined deep technical research and understanding with creative innovation in order to deliver life saving impact to those in need. You can read more about our work here: As an engineer in the coffee business at Kraft Foods, I conducted commissioning, qualification, and verification for several capital improvement projects. I also delivered significant process capability improvements for the premium coffee business, translating to bottom-line cost savings. As a field engineer in the stimulation business at Schlumberger, I executed well workover treatments while supervising a crew of 10+ operators, and ensuring adherence to company and government regulations. Additionally, I conducted a feasibility assessment for the construction of an offshore stimulation vessel.