Inolex appoints new head of global R&D

Michael J. Fevola, Ph.D., joins the company’s senior ranks as Vice President leading the company’s global research and development functions.

“The addition of Mike enables accelerated pathways to commercialization for new products, which is critical as we continue to innovate in our fast-moving industry. Mike’s passion for green chemistry is a perfect fit with the Inolex’ mission, and I look forward to collaborating on a variety of new concepts,” said Rocco Burgo, Chief Scientist at Inolex.

Fevola brings over 20 years of industry experience, most recently as Research Director and Fellow, Global Beauty R&D Innovation Platforms at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., where he led cross-functional teams in the development of new platforms for sun care and body care. He currently holds 24 patents and is a prolific contributor to industry publications. He has twice been recognized with the Johnson Medal for Research & Development, the most prestigious scientific award given at Johnson & Johnson. Mike Fevola will work alongside of Rocco Burgo, Chief Scientist at Inolex, who has long led the company’s success in breakthrough technology, including alternative preservation, silicone alternatives, sun care, palm-free solutions, and natural cationic conditioning.

Fevola sits on the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC)’s International Nomenclature Committee, Polymer & Silicone subcommittee. He is active in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Personal Care Products Council, American Chemical Society, and American Oil Chemists Society. Mike holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering from The University of Southern Mississippi and a BS in Chemistry from the University of Delaware.

About Inolex

Inolex is an independent, global specialty ingredients company that provides safe and effective beauty care options for brands around the world. With a deep understanding of lifestyle trends and expertise in green chemistry, the company balances lab and nature to create sustainable, life ingredients. Core technologies include alternative preservation; high-performance polymers for sun-care; alternatives for silicones; and palm-free alternatives, with a focus on plant-based, naturally certified options in all categories.

About ieS Labo, Inolex Provence

Founded in 1986, ieS Labo produces natural and organic botanicals, essential oils and herbal extracts for the cosmetic industry. This includes the PhytoTrace line of traceable, sustainable extracts, allowing for farm-to-lab transparency of ingredients originating, sourced, and produced in Provence, France. The company is organic certified by Ecocert France, as well as by the National Organic Program (USA), NaTrue (Germany), and Cosmos (Europe).