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Albert M. Kligman, PhD—Teacher, Speaker, Researcher and Admirer of the Cosmetic Industry

“I am indebted to the cosmetic industry,” Kligman says. “I think academic people should have more interest in the cosmetic industry because [this industry] makes an enormous number of products that make life so much more agreeable for many people.”

Helena Rubinstein’s Legacy of Opportunity

“I’m happiest working in my ‘kitchen,” said Helena Rubinstein in 1958 when she was 87 and still active in her business. She set up her kitchen—i.e., a small laboratory—to make her first face cream.

William P. Ungerer

Today, approximately 300 perfumers comprise the American Society of Perfumers, perhaps 1,000 worldwide. Currently there are many significant players in the ingredient side of perfumery, but one of the 15 current major suppliers can say its business is still all in the family. The family-owned Ungerer & Company was one of the first perfumers in the United States and holds court today among as one of the most significant suppliers in the industry. By L. DiBerardino

Walker Pioneered in Ethnic Hair Care, Women in Cosmetics

The ability to break down barriers may be the single most defining trait in the make up of an innovator. In an era that suppressed women--particularly black women--and women-owned businesses were an anomaly, icon Madam C.J. Walker jump-started the ethnic hair industry and forged a beauty empire that lasted through the mid-1980s.

Lipotec Adds East Coast Account Manager

Reema Shah has been named East Coast account manager for Lipotec, a subsidiary of The Lubrizol Corporation. Her addition to the company was in line with the company's skin care strategy.

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TRI-K Names Account Manager for Brazil

Sandra Moya has joined TRI-K Industries Inc. as the sales account manager for Brazil. Located in São Paulo, Moya will be responsible for TRI-K’s sales programs and strategic market development throughout Brazil.

Extracts and Ingredients Adds Two in Technical Sales

Extracts and Ingredients Ltd., a division of Morre-Tec Industries Inc., has made two additions to its technical sales staff. Jacklyn H. Kim and Jenna L. Jelinski have been named the company's West Coast and East Coast account managers, respectively.

AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry Adds Two Technical Leaders to Personal Care Team

AkzoNobel has added two technical project leaders for personal care to its Surface Chemistry EMEIA group.

Quirino Appointed As President of Univar Brazil

Marco Antonio Quirino has been appointed president of Univar Brazil. Quirino will manage the company's Brazil business and operations and will report directly to Univar's president and CEO Erik Fyrwald.

DianaPlantSciences Adds NA Manager

Darren Gilbert has joined DianaPlantSciences as business development manager for North America.

Craske Named Managing Director of Azelis Canada

Tony Craske has succeeded Kevin Allen as managing director of Azelis Canada, effective February 2013. Allen is retiring in April after 15 years with the company.

Greentech Adds Two to Scientific Team

Greentech has recently expanded its scientific team with two additions—Rachida Nachat-Kappes, PhD, and Dojeanny Leng.

Safic-Alcan Turkey Adds Business Development Manager

Baris Kan has joined Safic-Alcan Turkey as business development manager of the newly created Life Sciences department

Marc Pissavini, PhD

Cosmetics & Toiletries Adds Coty Sun Care Advisor

Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to welcome Marc Pissavini, PhD, to its prestigious Scientific Advisory Board. Pissavini began his career as an analytical chemist and in 1998, joined the sun research department of Coty-Lancaster in Monaco. Since 2008, he has served as the director of Basic and Applied Research for the company.

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Hair/Testing Expert, Evans, Joins Cosmetics & Toiletries Board

Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to welcome Trefor Evans, PhD, to its highly esteemed Scientific Advisory Board. Evans has worked in the hair care industry for more 20 years, with the majority of his time spent as a manager in the product development labs of Helene Curtis and Unilever.

Chemtec Names New Account Manager

Catherine Hoang has joined Chemtec Chemical Company team as account manager for the western United States.

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In Remembrance of Johann Wiechers, PhD

A year ago this month, on Nov. 5, 2011, beloved cosmetic industry member Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, passed away. Cosmetics & Toiletries takes a moment to remember him and reflect on his expertise as well as his zeal for life and pursuit of science.

AkzoNobel Appoints Marketing Manager of Personal Care

Puck van Doorn has been promoted by AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry to marketing project manager for personal care applications in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa.