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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.

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.

* 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.

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.

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.

* 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.

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.

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