Fueled by a passion for breakthrough innovation and global collaboration, Doug Melton is a transformational leader helping organizations turn bold ideas into reality. With nearly three decades in Engineering innovation, Supply Chain, and R&D within fast‑moving consumer goods, he’s mastered the full innovation cycle—from defining the problem/opportunity and designing the solution to industrializing it on a global scale. Independent of the business opportunity, Doug is known for decoding complexity, simplifying work, uniting teams, and creating a fun, accountable culture that drives results fast.
Before becoming a Senior Advisor at Point NorthEast, Doug served 27 years at Procter & Gamble with his most recent role as Vice President, Global R&D/Product Supply – Breakthrough Product Innovation. In addition to the large corporate setting, Doug served as Chief Operating Officer at a Cincinnati‑based FMCG start‑up. He helps organizations of all sizes develop breakthrough solutions and bring ideas to value at record speed. Known for his mastery of innovation management and the art of turning ideas into impact, Doug continues to help clients imagine what’s next—and make it happen.