Carma Laboratories names VP of research and development

FRANKLIN, WI — Carma Laboratories, the manufacturer of Carmex lip balm products, has appointed Keith Edgett as VP of research and development.



Edgett, who officially boarded on Jan. 1, is responsible for leading all facets of product development, global regulatory compliance and product innovation.

 

Prior to his appointment, Edgett served as VP of R&D at eos Products, where he led the design, startup and staffing of a research and development facility establishing internal product development capabilities.  At Kimberly Clark HealthCare, Edgett directed innovation and product development, overseeing all new infection prevention and wound healing medical device product development. Edgett has also served as VP of feminine care R&D at Playtex Products, senior director of open innovation at EPC and director of Suncare R&D at Schering-Plough Healthcare Products.