SCS 2025-2026 Executive Officers and Council Members (note: not all members shown)
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At its Annual General Meeting in May 2025, the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) confirmed its new and returning slate of executive officers and council members, continuing its mission to advance cosmetic science in the UK and beyond.
Executive Officers
- President: Dan Whitby
- Vice President: Astrid Bodard (new addition)
- Immediate Past President: John Lofthouse
- Honorary Secretary: Stewart Long
- Honorary Treasurer: Tony Gough
Council Members
Three new professionals join the SCS Council, bringing fresh insight and expertise to support the society’s initiatives:
- Daniel Campbell – Council Member
- Amanda Isom – Council Member
- Rinki Pramanik – Council Member
They join a dedicated team of returning members:
- Emma Catchpole – Honorary Education Secretary
- Will Cook – Council Member
- Gabriela Daniels – Council Member and Chair, Scientific Program Committee
- Anne-Laure Fonteneau – Council Member and Chair, IJCS Committee
- Nuria Lima – Council Member
- Shanelle N. Menzies – Council Member
- Rachael Polowyj – Council Member
- Amy Poulton – Council Member
- Caroline Rainsford – Council Member
- Tumi Siwoku – Social Secretary
- Monika Szymanska – Council Member
Continuity and Innovation
The mix of returning leaders and new appointees positions the SCS for another impactful year, focused on education, scientific programming and global engagement in the field of cosmetic science.
