Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new 290,000 sq. ft. global headquarters in Summit. The company – which marked the start of construction of its 100,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Lab at a ceremony last year – has officially moved its headquarters from Skillman to Summit.
“I am thrilled to welcome Kenvue as they establish their home in Summit, cementing the company’s commitment to building the future of consumer health right here in the Garden State,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “This new headquarters exemplifies my Administration’s commitment to making New Jersey a destination for world-class companies that are driving innovation.”
The company said locating its LEED Gold certified global headquarters in Summit offers Kenvue the opportunity to foster a collaborative environment, where teams previously spread across seven geographic locations across the U.S. can come together and take advantage of the new spaces designed to accelerate innovation, and enhance consumer experiences:
- The Insights Lab, a high-tech, multi-room experience is designed to transform how Kenvue develops, tests, and showcases its products. The Virtual Experience Room immerses users in a 270-degree digital retail environment, allowing real-time feedback on in-store execution.
- The Sensory Lab enables rapid prototyping and consumer testing, ensuring products meet evolving consumer needs.
- The Design Lab brings human-centered design to life through advanced 3D and 2D modeling.
The new headquarters also provides the company with proximity to exceptional talent across major areas, such as life science, data, technology, and marketing, which is crucial for the company.
Chief Executive Officer Thibaut Mongon underscored the Company’s commitment to innovation in the State of New Jersey and delivering the future of consumer health.
“There is no better place to unlock the full potential of our iconic brands than in the state many of our brands have proudly called home for more than 135 years,” said Mongon.
“Our thoughtfully designed campus, brings together our iconic brands and our people under one roof, allowing us to innovate, drive growth and realize the extraordinary power of everyday care for more people in New Jersey and around the world.”
Kenvue also welcomed New Jersey-based charitable partners, including its newly announced local community partners, Bridges Outreach and GRACE.
“Today marks a significant milestone for Summit as we celebrate the ribbon cutting of Kenvue global headquarters. Their commitment to innovation and excellence not only enriches our community but also positions Summit as a hub for cutting-edge advancements in consumer health,” said Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD.
“We are excited to welcome Kenvue to our city and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our residents and beyond.”
For his part, U.S. Rep. Tom Kean touched on the importance of innovation, “Boosting innovation at home is incredibly important and New Jersey’s reputation as a leader in this space continues to grow by welcoming Kenvue’s global headquarters and research hub to Summit. The cutting-edge work done here will benefit families across our country and fuel the local economy here in Union County.”
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