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Seppic Announces Appointment of Virginie Cavalli as Chief Executive Officer

She most recently served as the chief executive officer for Air Liquide in Japan and has served as deputy group vice president of human resources for the group since 2023.

Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.

Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.

During this global webinar, Safic-Alcan will bring together market, scientific and technical perspectives to decode the concept of augmented longevity.

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Independent Beauty Association Announces New Board Members

Independent Beauty Association was founded in 1974 to advance the beauty and personal care industry’s creation of safe, innovative and responsible products.

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SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies

SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies

Actives International Names Michelle Carrillo as Chief Executive Officer

Mane Kancore received second prize at the ISC Sustainability Awards 2026 and was recognized for its sustainability initiatives in mint.

Mane Kancor Honored for Sustainability Initiatives at International Spice Conference 2026

LVMH has appointed Véronique Courtois as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Parfums Christian Dior and Chairman and CEO of the Group’s Beauty division.

Véronique Courtois Appointed Chairman and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and LVMH Beauty Division

SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies

SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies

In 2023, SILAB invested in an Agronomic Studies and Research Center, with the aim of studying certain crops to ensure even more the security, traceability and durability of its botanical supplies. Discover its main missions!

Bio Component Research Appoints Sonal Patel-Trivedi as VP of Business Development

Victor Zubb, VP Americas, Safic-Alcan

Safic-Alcan Names Victor Zubb VP of the Americas to Lead Regional Growth

This move highlights the growing significance of the Americas within the group’s global strategy and marks a pivotal step in its organizational evolution.

Joan Pere Jiménez has worked at Eurofragance for over ten years.

Joan Pere Jiménez Takes Over as Eurofragance CEO

Under his leadership, Jiménez plans to implement an ambitious strategic plan that reinforces the regions with a renewed focus on customers, innovation and people.

Debut Appoints Derek Wanner as Chief Commercial Officer to Accelerate Biotech-Powered Beauty Innovation

“What drew me to Debut is its ability to pair world-class biotechnology with a clear path to commercialization."

To celebrate this collaboration, Miller joined Gotar on Episode 11 of the Nutricosmetics 2030 Show. Pictured: Mark J.S. Miller, Ph.D.

Tosla Nutricosmetics Strengthens Scientific Board with Appointment of Mark J.S. Miller

Miller will collaborate with Uroš Gotar, president of the scientific board, to guide the company’s long-term strategy. He will be pivotal in developing multifunctional formulations that meet the rising standards of today's consumers.

Solésence Taps Dvorzsak as VP of Innovation and Product Integrity

Dvorzsak will oversee a unified team combining research and development, product and component development, regulatory and quality operations.

Abboud was selected for this honor based on his presentation, “Advancing Sustainable Bioactive Production: Leveraging Plant-Based Systems as Biofactories for the Personal Care Industry.”

Core Biogenesis’ Tony Abboud Receives SCC Award for Advancing Sustainable Bioactive Production

This distinction recognizes outstanding contributions in sustainable formulation technology.

Leandro Barreto, currently chief marketing officer for Unilever’s beauty and wellbeing business group, will extend his remit to take accountability for Unilever’s enterprise-wide marketing agenda.

Unilever Announces Marketing Leadership Changes: Leandro Barreto Extends Remit & Esi Eggleston Bracey Leaves After 8 Years

Unilever has announced changes to accelerate its global marketing transformation by bringing its enterprise-wide marketing agenda closer to its Business Groups.

The 2026 SCC Board of Directors

Bonding, Biomimetics and Biotech: Day 1 Highlights from SCC79

The SCC Annual Meeting (SCC79) kicked off with the Frontiers of Science keynote from bestselling author Sam Kean, followed by sessions on AI and other advances for hair and scalp health, biotech-driven skin care, the president's award luncheon and more.

In October 2025, L'Oreal's nabbed the license for Gucci beauty products from Coty, via the acquisition of Kering's beauty holdings.

Leadership Shake-Up at Coty: CEO Sue Nabi and JAB Chairman Peter Harf Reportedly Set to Depart

Nabi, a L'Oreal veteran, joined Coty in June 2020.

Ossama Ogla

The Estée Lauder Companies Appoints New General Manager for the Middle East

Ossama Ogla, newly appointed general manager for the Middle East, said, "I am honored to have joined The Estée Lauder Companies, a global leader with an exceptional heritage of creativity, innovation and purpose, and to lead its business in one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving markets in the world."