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Oslo, No

* Established a consultancy specialising in cosmetics innovation and sustainable product development: e.g. microbiome balancing formulas, neurocosmetics, AI-powered product ideation and R&D.* Effectively counselled a major US cosmetic ingredient manufacturer and several US personal care brands,* Hired by the SCS to promote internationally the 32nd IFSCC Congress that took place in London in September 2022 and to help coordinate the event.

Elstree, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

* Scouted and secured innovations for skincare, bringing them to market in record time (early 2024 launch),* Evaluated 150+ new ingredients to draw an innovation roadmap to support the NPD launch pipeline,* Audited external manufacturing to rationalise supply chain, built stronger relationships with suppliers, managed all technical aspects, addressed past and actual issues,* Established and coached a team of 5 people with technical capabilities in formulation, regulatory and claim support and testing to ensure optimum claims, product safety and global compliance,* Implemented processes to clearly track all technical aspects of NPD, EPD, risks, and opportunities.

* Fully developed and successfully launched in July 2019 patent-pending natural personal care brand Kinkō with a unique positioning: balancing the skin microbiome for better skin health. (Patent publication number WO2021007091)* Awards and recognition: QVC/HSN The Big Find winner, Allure Best Natural Deodorants, Top Start-ups to Watch in Houston 2020.

* Reformulated beauty products,* Offered strategic guidance, new product ideas and trend reports to various beauty companies,* Advised numerous investment management firms on the cosmetics industry as part of an expert network.* Wrote technical and marketing reports and articles on natural/organic/sustainable cosmetics and CSR in the cosmetic industry for a leading British market research firm,* Prepared presentations and workshops for summits on natural cosmetics and sustainable packaging in Germany, France, the UK and the USA.

1366 Lysaker, No

* Generated company’s first ever sales within 2 months of employment,* Effectively rebranded and relaunched ABT’s flagship cosmetic ingredient globally, actively promoted it as a major breakthrough at international trade shows, creating buzz leading a large global research organization to recognize it as the most innovative ingredient in the Personal Care Market for Exfoliation Products in 2011, and several of the top 60 world’s largest beauty manufacturers such as Amway to purchase it,* Contributed to grow revenues from 0 to $3.5 million, turning ABT into a profitable company, in less than 2 years,* Developed, both in house and with third parties, and aggressively rolled out 3 new products in September 2012, 7 months ahead of schedule, one can already be found in major global skincare brands,* Worked closely with customers to design products featuring ABT’s ingredients and draft their marketing claims, sustained strong, positive relationships that led clients to use ABT’s ingredients beyond initial scope,* Kicked off a promising R&D collaboration with one of the top 3 world’s largest beauty manufacturers,* Established a worldwide distribution network covering 80% of the global cosmetics market,* Set up a strategic partnership with a leading marine biotechnology company and obtained public funding,* Strengthened IP protection by guiding in house R&D, initiating independent efficacy testing and co-authoring new patent (publication number WO2012175742).

Minato, Tokyo, Jp

* Managed key international sales accounts from L’Oréal and LVMH groups,* Gained new major customers, increased international sales by 10%,* Handled all international marketing and public relations activities including product presentations, participation to Beyond Beauty Paris and the corporate website renewal, repositioned the company as a premium cosmetics contract manufacturer and established it internationally as an indisputable leader in the industry,* Led the R&D team in the development of the next generation of cosmetics for overseas customers and secured projects for future growth.

* Redefined the marketing strategy of a Japanese cosmetics firm and proposed innovative line extensions,* Advised several large investment management firms on the cosmetics industry in Japan,* Created premium brand Octaura for Bula K.K. and elaborated its marketing plan, a variety of advertising tools and its retail environment.

Vernier, Geneva, Ch

* Carried out all marketing activities related to Quest’s capabilities and technologies for North East Asia,* Answered marketing briefs from major global and local customers such as Unilever, P&G, L’Oréal, Lion, Kanebo or LG, and supplied creative concepts adopted by actual brands (Dove, Lux Spa Moist, Soflan),* Organised numerous fragrance workshops including “Smell of Japan” for L’Oréal in Paris, “Haircare & Fragrance” for Unilever in Japan and Thailand, and “Fragrance Technologies” for LG in Korea,* Responded to various internal and customer queries and solved key product stability issues,* Created new business opportunities and contributed to boost sales by 20% in Japan and 50% in Korea,* Facilitated communication between Quest’s head office, the Japanese unit and other Asian divisions.

Vernier, Geneva, Ch

* Fully developed a promotional pack for the 22nd IFSCC Congress, including ten toiletries featuring novel fragrance delivery systems,* Managed all development aspects: marketing, fragrance concept, formulation, product evaluation, packaging, communication material design, CD-ROM programming,* Raised customer awareness of Quest International and its unique expertise.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

* Designed and optimised antiperspirants manufacturing processes,* Resolved major quality and litigation problems.

Masters Degree, Cosmetics Science

Masters Degree, Bioengineering, Conception And Innovation Of Bioproducts

Global Entrepreneurship Training (Get) Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

First Prize, Japan Market Expansion Competition