I’m Aaloka Kotwal, a strategy and innovation professional with a track record translating complex technical and operational challenges into scalable business initiatives. I’ve led high-impact programs, from a flagship sustainable materials project for Chanel to a $1.56M resource optimization roadmap across 53 global sites, always focusing on structuring ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and delivering programs from concept to execution. I bridge engineering foundations with MBA-level strategy to drive commercial impact while collaborating across engineering, regulatory, and operations teams. I enjoy turning technical development into launch-ready commercialization milestones and thrives in cross-functional environments. My approach combines rigorous analysis with practical execution, and I’m energized by opportunities to build and scale programs that advance sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.…

Aaloka Kotwal

I’m Aaloka Kotwal, a strategy and innovation professional with a track record translating complex technical and operational challenges into scalable business initiatives. I’ve led high-impact programs, from a flagship sustainable materials project for Chanel to a $1.56M resource optimization roadmap across 53 global sites, always focusing on structuring ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and delivering programs from concept to execution. I bridge engineering foundations with MBA-level strategy to drive commercial impact while collaborating across engineering, regulatory, and operations teams. I enjoy turning technical development into launch-ready commercialization milestones and thrives in cross-functional environments. My approach combines rigorous analysis with practical execution, and I’m energized by opportunities to build and scale programs that advance sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.…

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I’m Aaloka Kotwal, a strategy and innovation professional with a track record translating complex technical and operational challenges into scalable business initiatives. I’ve led high-impact programs, from a flagship sustainable materials project for Chanel to a $1.56M resource optimization roadmap across 53 global sites, always focusing on structuring ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and delivering programs from concept to execution. I bridge engineering foundations with MBA-level strategy to drive commercial impact while collaborating across engineering, regulatory, and operations teams.

I enjoy turning technical development into launch-ready commercialization milestones and thrives in cross-functional environments. My approach combines rigorous analysis with practical execution, and I’m energized by opportunities to build and scale programs that advance sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Client Success Lead (Pro Bono) at Seed Consulting Group
September 1, 2025 - Present
Launching and operationalizing the Midwest chapter's client success function, leading nonprofit outreach, client qualification, and engagement processes to activate pro-bono consulting partnerships. Designing intake and scoping workflows from scratch, building replicable systems for a growing consulting practice.
Sustainability Program Analyst Intern at Amcor Rigid Plastics
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Developed a water and emissions reduction roadmap across 53 manufacturing sites, identifying $1.56M in annual savings and presenting findings to senior leadership. Conducted competitor and market analysis to inform sustainability innovation positioning and strategic roadmap decisions. Streamlined monthly GHG emissions reporting workflows, improving process efficiency by 5%.
Growth Marketing Manager (Pro Bono) at National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Led a 10-member cross-functional volunteer team, building stakeholder maps, content roadmaps, and KPI dashboards to coordinate delivery of campaign assets across six functions. Designed and executed data-driven engagement initiatives using customer feedback surveys and performance analytics, doubling social media engagement within one year.
Manufacturing Associate – Personal Care, Med Devices at Evolved by Nature
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Led a four-person team to reconfigure production workflows, delivering $45K in sanitizer output over three months during COVID-19 supply shortages. Strengthened SOPs, documentation, and traceability in collaboration with quality and engineering teams, improving audit readiness and scale-up execution.
Research Associate – Material Development at Evolved by Nature
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Sustainable materials innovation and commercialization across luxury beauty, personal care, and fashion; contributed to the R&D and commercialization pipeline for a flagship sustainable materials program supporting Chanel, collaborating across engineering, regulatory, and operations teams to advance product readiness. Drove workflow redesign across innovation and production teams, increasing experimental throughput by 50% and improving delivery cadence for priority programs. Contributed to strategic initiatives that helped unlock $51M in funding for circular leather innovation programs.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Michigan State University, Broad College of Business
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Master of Science, Textile Engineering at North Carolina State University, Wilson College of Textiles
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Technology, Fibers and Textiles Processing Technology at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016

Qualifications

US Patent - Silk-coated Leather Materials
January 1, 2015 - July 2, 2026
Peer-reviewed Publication - Bio-based Surface Modification using Rice Bran Oil for Water Repellency
January 1, 2020 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail

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