CAROLINE JACKSON

Driving Innovation, Delivering Impact in R&D and Digital Transformation

With a strong background in innovation and sustainability, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operational excellence. From leading transformative R&D initiatives at L’Oréal and scaling operations at Gjosa, to developing pioneering solutions in water-saving technology, my work is defined by a commitment to creating sustainable impact. With a passion for problem-solving, collaboration, and a proven ability to deliver results in dynamic environments, I aim to drive meaningful change across industries.

MY SKILLS

  • Innovation Leadership

    Driving sustainable product development and cross-functional team alignment.

  • Project Management

    Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies

  • Digital Transformation

    Implementing AI tools and data dashboards to enhance decision-making.

  • Languages

    Fluent in English & French

    German (B2-C1)

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A FEW OF MY EXPERIENCES

Launching L’Oréal Water Saver in March 2023

Winning Challenge ton IA in 2024

Successful operational deployment of the Water Saver innovation at Expo 2020 Dubai

Won the "Challenge Your AI" competition organized by VNV, securing a grant of 50,000 CHF to further develop our innovative project at Gjosa SA. Competing against 25 inspiring projects and standing out among the 5 finalists, our solution was recognized for addressing a compelling problem with a sustainable, impactful, and innovative approach.

The jury was impressed by the economic and ecological value of our proposal, as well as the maturity and creativity of the project. This achievement reflects the dedication and vision of our team, to turn our AI-driven solution into reality.

This groundbreaking water-saving technology, recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2021, also received an award at CES 2021. The project showcased cutting-edge sustainability solutions to a global audience and highlighted my expertise in overseeing large-scale international initiatives from concept to execution.

TESTIMONIALS

Agathe

“Caroline is passionate and dedicated to her work.

She is very conscientious in what she is doing and never gives up when she has to deal with difficulties.

What is also very welcomed is that Caroline shows lots of creativity and self-confidence that lead her to take decisions, make good choices and propositions autonomously.

On a personal level, she is also a very nice colleague with whom to share an office!”

Colin

“A motivated, skilled, and cheerful collaborator—a true asset to any team!
She quickly became indispensable by taking on assigned tasks with determination and consistently exceeding expectations.
Curious and committed, she combines excellent analytical skills with a strong ability to propose relevant solutions, bringing both technical and strategic projects to life.”

KEY PROJECTS

Innovation transformation

Managed large-scale international projects across 15+ countries, overseeing planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

Conducted risk assessments to ensure timely delivery and led a digital transformation initiative using AI tools, earning first prize in a national AI Challenge.

Product Development for Sustainable Water Solutions

Supervised the development and pre-launch of an innovative water-saving product line, emphasizing performance optimization and user satisfaction through extensive field testing and consumer feedback across international markets.

Led the Gjosa R&D team in a collaboration with L’Oréal, managing a €1M budget and securing additional funding through Innosuisse-supported research initiatives.

Established processes from ideation to proof of concept and represented the partnership at global events, showcasing sustainable innovation on an international stage.

  • Certificate in Change Management obtained at EPFL and HEC Lausanne in 2023 : Innovation strategy, Project management, Digital transformation

  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Master of Science : Artificial Intelligence, IT, Human-Tech interactions, Environmental engineering

  • Master of Engineering at Arts et Métiers ParisTech : Mechanical, Energetic & Industrial Engineering, Project Management and Systems Design, Process Engineering and Production Management

Education