Speaker Group: Inform.

Dr Barbara Olioso

The Green Chemist Consultancy Dr. Barbara Olioso, founder of The Green Chemist and Green Chem Finder, brings over 20 years of expertise in sustainable beauty solutions. A doctor in Chemistry from Venice University and additional qualifications in Food Science and Cosmetic Science, she combines scientific rigor with practical formulation skills. Since 1999, Barbara has specialized… Read more »

Jessica DeBruyne

Jessica is the strategic leader and visionary creating and facilitating the development of all products for S’ABLE Labs. A multi-faceted wellbeing initiative driven by purposeful partnership and conscious communities, founded by Idris and Sabrina Elba. Her electric and transparent personality translates into her pursuit of responsibly and consciously made products. Partnering with Positive Luxury and… Read more »

Karen Harvey

Karen obtained a degree and PhD in Chemistry from UMIST, following which she joined a multi-national imaging company as a research scientist working on the introduction of a new product range. This involved the design and patenting of new proprietary materials followed by their development and scaleup for product use. Karen moved into the “new… Read more »

Dr Gill Westgate

Gill Westgate is a successful hair and skin science professional with an extensive and varied career obtained in industry (Unilever UK), academia and private consultancy. She has served the cosmetics industry as a consultant for over 20 years and also spent several years in research and knowledge transfer within academia (University of Bradford, UK). Gill… Read more »

Dr Emma Meredith OBE

As Director-General, Emma is responsible for the strategic direction of CTPA (the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association). CTPA is the UK trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Emma acts as the public voice of the Association and leads on public affairs and advocacy; external stakeholder engagement; and international relations, as well as… Read more »

Daniel Whitby

Daniel has worked in the personal care industry for over 20 years in a variety of roles including formulation, new product development, innovation, technical marketing and claims testing. He has developed patented technologies, been responsible for the introduction of several innovative products and claims into the skincare market place and has presented at numerous cosmetic… Read more »