Ilias is the founder and creator perfumer of ILYA Parfums, specialising in creating distinctive, bespoke fragrances that blend artistic vision with strategic brand alignment. With expertise spanning fine fragrance development, regulatory compliance, and marketing, he collaborates with global brands to create scents that resonate emotionally and commercially. Ilias is also an educator and speaker, conducting… Read more »
Natasha Briscoe is the founder of Arise and Shine Cosmetics, a company that specialises in hair care products. With 17 years’ experience in product formulation, she is committed to changing the narrative surrounding afro hair and its care. Natasha combines scientific knowledge with cultural insight to empower and educate individuals of all ages and races… Read more »
Danny Mirza, an AI power user and a force to be reckoned with in the realm of generative AI, is leading the charge in generative AI adoption across UK Higher Education. As the Lead Consultant at Coventry University’s London Hub, he stands at the forefront of career development, revolutionising the field with cutting-edge technology and… Read more »
Jill has worked in product development for almost 25 years. Specialising in Skincare, she nevertheless extends her passion to all beauty and personal care categories, and has also frequently delved into adjacent areas such as supplements and wellness. Having worked with retailers (Superdrug), Brands (Revolution Beauty) and Manufacturers (Pelham) she has a unique perspective on… Read more »
50 years old, brilliant communicator, eclectic, leader and team builder, has a technical background. A chemistry graduate from the University of Milan, he entered the cosmetics market more than 20 years ago. He gained international experience accumulated from SMEs to multinationals, holding different roles in companies, from R&D to Business development worldwide He is currently… Read more »
Dr Brockway is a keen innovator with over 25 years’ experience in personal care. She is fascinated by the microbiome and the impact of omics and AI on the beauty industry. She is proud to have chaired many international scientific meetings and to be a Fellow Member and Trustee of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists… Read more »
Andrew is an innovative, competent and successful analyst and journalist, with a particular focus on the beauty sector. Since joining Mintel in 2016, he has led the team on trends, delivered projects to clients around the world, featured at the biggest and best beauty industry events, and brings over a decade of experience in the… Read more »
Julia Wray is an award-winning beauty journalist, specialising in business-to-business news analysis and features writing. A veteran beauty editor, Julia was responsible for international trade publications Soap, Perfumery & Cosmetics from 2014-2020 and Cosmetics Business from 2020-2025. In 2024 and 2025, she also ran the editorial department at London publishing company HPCi Media, comprising seven… Read more »
Amanda Isom joined Bloom Regulatory in 2020. Prior to 2020, Amanda worked for the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), initially in the Scientific and Technical department and later as Compliance Manager. Amanda has 25 years of experience in the cosmetic industry during which time she has provided support and advice to cosmetic companies including… Read more »
Lisa leads the Beauty team at Stylus. Responsible for tracking, analysing and unravelling the latest innovations in global beauty development, Lisa develops insights on emerging shifts in the industry, key consumer groups and future-focused directives. With over 15 years’ experience in trend forecasting, Lisa is astute at translating consumer and industry trends into product development… Read more »
