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Meet Pete D — Scientist, Author & Gen-Z Dad

Former Chief Scientist at Kimberly-Clark. Turning sustainability, circular economy, and AI into practical, humanity-centric innovation.

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Pete Dulcamara: Key Professional Achievements

Leadership in Innovation

Former VP of Corporate Research & Chief Scientist at Kimberly-Clark, where Pete led enterprise-wide science and technology strategy, global innovation centers, and breakthroughs in sustainable materials and manufacturing across brands including Huggies�, Depend�, Kotex�, and Kleenex�.

Earlier at Dow Chemical, he rose to Global R&D Director for Superabsorbents and Specialty Chemicals, driving sustainable technology, licensing, and new business ventures, while guiding major M&A integrations and innovation growth.

Sustainability & Technology

Inventor with patents and applied research in sustainable materials, advancing solutions that reduce environmental impact and support circular economies. Frequent speaker on humanity-centric innovation, highlighting how technology can drive both environmental sustainability and social equity at scale.

Publications & Thought Leadership

Pete Dulcamara is a TEDx speaker recognized globally for redefining the concept of a “billionaire” as someone who improves a billion lives rather than accumulates wealth. His thought leadership has been featured internationally, highlighting the intersection of technology, sustainability, and humanity-centric innovation. He is the author of High-Tech Heroes (2025), a book that empowers Gen Z to harness AI and climate solutions for large-scale positive impact. Pete also contributes to conversations on leadership, equity, and the future of innovation through articles, keynotes, and advisory roles.

What Makes Pete’s Expertise Unique?

  1. 1

    Kimberly-Clark Corporation (2006–2023)

    VP Corporate Research & Chief Scientist

    • Directed global science & technology strategy, innovation centers, and sustainability research
    • Breakthroughs in tree-free paper, petroleum-free plastics, and asset-light manufacturing
    • Innovations scaled globally across Huggies�, Depend�, Kotex�, and Kleenex�
  2. 2

    Dow Chemical Company (1987–2006)

    Global R&D Director

    • Advanced sustainable technologies, licensing platforms, and waste optimization
    • Led technical due diligence for major M&A and launched the Sustainable Water Application Development Center
    • Built new ventures and innovation portfolios with multibillion-dollar value creation
  3. 3

    Broader Executive & Advisory Experience

    • Board member, Bassett Mechanical, Midpoint Consulting, and Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce (Director of AI Development)
    • Chemicals & Materials Partner at FutureBridge (Mumbai, India)
    • Executive Advisory Board Member at Stanford University’s High Impact Technology Fund
    • Founding member of the Toilet Board Coalition
  4. 4

    Publications & Thought Leadership

    • Author of High-Tech Heroes (2025) and The Robin Egg (2025)
    • TEDx speaker redefining “billionaire” by lives impacted
    • Frequent global speaker on human-centric innovation, sustainability, and AI strategy
  5. 5

    Education

    • M.S. & B.S. Chemical Engineering — Oklahoma State University
    • B.S. Chemistry with minors in Math & Physics — Cameron University
    • Executive Education — Cambridge (Business & Environment), Dartmouth

How Pete Supports Gen Z Climate Leadership

As a father of two Gen Z children, Pete combines professional expertise with personal connection to climate activism. His book, High-Tech Heroes, provides:

  • Actionable climate solutions for immediate impact
  • AI-driven environmental technologies
  • Frameworks for sustainable entrepreneurship
  • Principles of ethical data sovereignty

Humanity-Centric Innovation

Innovation that prioritizes human well-being and environmental restoration over profit maximization.

Impact: Measured by lives improved

Ethics: AI must prevent bias & protect privacy

Environmental First: Reduce impact in all innovation

Generational Equity: Solutions for today & tomorrow

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Pete and High-Tech Heroes.

Pete Dulcamara is the former Chief Scientist at Kimberly-Clark and a former Global R&D Director at Dow Chemical. With decades of experience in sustainable innovation, materials science, and corporate strategy, he now speaks and writes globally—including his book High-Tech Heroes—to empower Gen Z and business leaders to create businesses that improve people’s lives.

High-Tech Heroes is practical and science-driven, giving Gen Z clear, actionable tools—rooted in Pete Dulcamara’s corporate innovation experience—to solve climate and sustainability challenges now.

Pete Dulcamara has a proven record of driving waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable product design across global household brands, advancing circular economy solutions and humanity-centric innovation.

High-Tech Heroes includes case studies and practical frameworks designed for classroom use, adaptable for both high school and university teaching to engage students in AI, sustainability, and innovation.

AI powers sustainable solutions by accelerating materials discovery, optimizing renewable energy grids, and advancing climate modeling—central themes in Pete Dulcamara’s High-Tech Heroes.

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