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Jodie Garner

Lead Product Manager , Medik8

Jodie Garner, Lead Product Manager with proven expertise in developing innovative, award-winning and research-backed skincare products. Since joining Medik8 in 2019 and Jodie has supported the stratospheric growth of the…

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Dr Samuel Patterson

Technology Manager , Impact Solutions

Dr Samuel Patterson is Innovations Technology Manager at Impact Solutions, leading the development of advanced biodegradation testing and sustainable materials innovation. He is a Future Leaders Research Fellow focused on…

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Vasileios Karamalakis

Cosmetic Safety Assessor & Formulation Scientist , Naturally Balmy

Vasileios Karamalakis is a cosmetic safety assessor and formulation scientist with experience in product development, regulatory safety evaluation, and sensory-driven formulation design. He is the founder of COSMETONOESIS, an initiative…

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Hazem Sawaf

Managing Director , 7Hopes London

Hazem Sawaf is a Pharmacist & UK-based cosmetic formulation specialist and R&D director with experience in advanced skincare development, regulatory compliance, and contract manufacturing. He has led the development of…

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Bernice Ridley

Education Programme Manager , Society of Cosmetic Scientists

Bernice Ridley is a Chemistry graduate with many years of experience within Research and Development.  Starting out with orthopaedic splinting bandages, she went on to develop own label household products before…

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Dr Ateh Jewel

Dr. Ateh Jewel, Hon D media, is an award-winning journalist, producer, broadcaster, and beauty entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience redefining the beauty industry. As the founder of Ateh…

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Heidi Bannister

Founder & Managing Director , Arthur Edward Recruitment

Heidi Bannister is Founder & Managing Director Arthur Edward, a recruitment and executive search business specialising in the cosmetic, perfumery and personal care industries. Arthur Edward work along the lifecycle…

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Elizabeth Guest

Research Scientist , On behalf of CPI

As a Research Scientist in the Colloid Science team at CPI, over the past five years, Lizzie has worked on a variety of projects and formulation challenges, including encapsulation of…

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Alastair Gardner

Head of Trade & Investment, Chemicals Sector , Department for Business & Trade

Alastair currently heads the Chemicals Trade & Investment team within the Department for Business & Trade. Alastair’s team works with businesses and stakeholders across the supply chain to encourage UK…

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