VP, Research and Development
Newell Brands
Roswell, Georgia, United States
Daily Gist is an experienced Design and R&D executive with almost 30 years of driving innovation and new product development in the tools and hardware, B2B, and consumer goods industries. She is currently Vice President Research and Development for Newell Brands, specifically for the global Writing and Baby Products Segment. She leads global teams in the US, Asia, and Europe consisting of product and design engineering, chemistry, program management, quality, product safety, and testing facilities for recognized brands such as Sharpie, Paper Mate, EXPO, Elmer’s, DYMO, Graco, and NUK. Daily holds a BS of Industrial Design from Auburn University, College of Architecture, Design and Construction. She is enthusiastic about translating unarticulated consumer needs into innovative products that delight consumers every day. She has an extensive background building technical teams and capabilities from the ground up, enhancing product research, and developing and implementing new product development processes for speed and agility.
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From Sketches to Shelves: Engineering a Consumer Packaged Good
Thursday, October 23, 2025
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT