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(From L) Marisa Plescia, president; Perry Romanowski, vice president; Valerie George, vice president-elect

Society of Cosmetic Chemists Presents 2026 Board of Directors

Representing the interests of more than 5,000 cosmetics and personal care industry professionals worldwide, the board members will officially assume their roles on Jan. 1, 2026.

Pauline Caron Coptis

Coptis Welcomes the Return of Pauline Caron as Chief Product Officer

From L: Ségolène Leloutre (Cosmetic Valley), Sébastien Mnnier (PUIG), Brigitte Closs (Silab), Stéphanie Rott (Guerlain), Jean-Pierre Gorges (Chartres Metropole), Jérôme Hombourger (Credit Agricole Val de France), Caroline Plougastel (Chanel Parfums Beaute), Xavier Gaget (Groupe Pochet), Thomas Riou (Verescence), Céline Brucker (L'Oreal France), Cédric De Wavrechin (Group IDEC), Marc-Antoine Jamet (Cosmetic Valley), Jean-Michel Wilmotte (Wilmotte et Associes Architectes), Christophe Masson (Cosmetic Valley)

Maison de la Cosmétique Project Launches to Inspire the Future of French Beauty

AmorePacific's Michelle Shieh Inducted as C&T Allē Awards Juror as 2026 Judging Commences

Shieh joins as the judging process commences, marking the next key milestone for the awards, which celebrate innovation and excellence in cosmetic and personal care product development.

Unispheres®: Visual Ingredients that Awaken Emotion and Elevate Perception

Unispheres®: Visual Ingredients that Awaken Emotion and Elevate Perception

Givaudan Active Beauty augments the power of Unispheres®. Rooted in Swiss engineering excellence, this high-precision visualization system goes beyond aesthetics to become a true performance perception amplifier, deepening consumer engagement.

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2025 Green Star Award and Distinguished Honors: SCC Announces Accolades for Innovation and Excellence in Cosmetic Science

The recipients will be awarded in person at the society’s 79th Annual Scientific Meeting and Showcase, held Dec. 16 and 17, 2025, at the Sheraton NY Times Square in New York.

from L: Steph Herrera and Paisley Gardner

Provital USA Strengthens Digital Presence and Customer Care with Gardner, Herrera Hires

These strategic hires reinforce Provital USA’s commitment to innovation and client support.

Miao Wang, VP of R&D and commercialization, Inolex

Inolex Taps Miao Wang to Lead Sustainable, Next-Gen R&D

Inolex names Miao Wang as vice president of research, development and commercialization, tasking her with advancing green chemistry and sustainable ingredient innovations for beauty and personal care worldwide.

L'Oréal has named David Greenberg to the newly created role of chairman of L’Oréal USA.

L'Oréal USA Announces Key Leadership Changes, Setting Off Succession Cascade: Greenberg to Chairman, Perakis-Valat to CEO & More

Fabrice Megarbane will become president of the consumer products division, succeeding Perakis-Valat.

Steven Ackerman, CEO, Covation Biomaterials

Covation Biomaterials Appoints Steven Ackerman Chief Executive Officer

Ackerman brings 15 years of specialized experience in sustainable materials, with a track record in advancing high-performance bio-based products for global markets.

Under Andrier’s leadership, Givaudan has seen significant growth and portfolio expansion.

Givaudan Announces Succession Plans for CEO, Chairman

Gilles Andrier will retire after 20 years of leading the company in March 2026.

SCC Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship 2025 Honorees (from L): Chinaza Munonye, University of South Florida, and Lanesa Mahon, University of Cincinnati (winners); and Ajoa Jamila (AJ) Addae, University of California, Los Angeles, and Lauren Forney, Spelman College (finalists)

Rising Stars Named: 2025 SCC Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship Awardees and Finalists Announced

“We are proud to recognize these young scientists and support their educational goals and future contributions to the industry.”

Lorne Lucree

Tosla Nutricosmetics Boosts Scientific Leadership with Lorne Lucree Addition

Tosla Nutricosmetics recently welcomed industry innovator Lorne Lucree to its scientific board, bringing decades of beauty expertise to drive evidence-based, high-performance nutricosmetic solutions.

Alphons Philips

Sabinsa Taps Alphons Philips, Ph.D., to Lead Scientific Affairs

Holding a doctorate in medical genetics and an MBA in healthcare management, he combines scientific depth with strategic insight to meet evolving regulatory standards, per the company.