Volker Backs, Member of the Management Board of Speira GmbH, is the new Chairman of the Aluminium Deutschland Association (AD). He was elected by the members’ meeting of AD in Düsseldorf without a dissenting vote and with one abstention. Backs succeeds Frank Busenbecker, Director DACH Strategy at Hydro Extrusion Europe, who chaired the association since … Read more
As the leading global exhibition dedicated to personal care ingredients, in-cosmetics global has strengthened its educational programmes for this year’s event at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France from 16th to 18th April 2024.
The CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) has included Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards and a Metsä Group company, in its annual “A-List”. The global non-profit environmental organisation recognises the paperboard manufacturer for its leadership in transparency and performance in the areas of climate change and water security. CDP assessed a total … Read more
The latest trends in organic beauty reflect a growing consumer demand for natural and sustainable products. Mintel is looking into these trends this month.
At its meeting, the Supervisory Board appointed Dr Jean-Yves Parisot, member of the Executive Board and responsible for the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment, as the new Chairman of the Executive Board with effect from the end of 31st March 2024. www.symrise.com
Nobilis is pleased to announce that Matthias Mennekes will take over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Managing Director as of 1st March 2023.With over two decades of international expertise in the areas of finance, auditing and consulting at well-known companies, Matthias Mennekes has made a name for himself as an accomplished CFO.www.nobilis-group.com
The last few years (particularly after Covid) have brought important changes in the attitude of people in Western countries. We have witnessed a marked increase in the importance attributed to human and interpersonal relationships: in practice, the value of relationships has been rediscovered, while not underestimating but rather benefiting from what technology can offer. As a consequence of the re-evaluation of the human aspect of life, people have placed themselves at the centre, for instance by deciding that they want to better balance time between work and private life in order to have time to devote to themselves, their family, friends and passions. Then there is another important aspect in the global landscape that influences people’s choices: climate change.
Dr Dr h.c. Jörn Kreke, Honorary Chairman of the Douglas Supervisory Board, has passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83. From 1969 to 2001, Jörn Kreke built Douglas from a perfumery into a leading European beauty retailer, laying the foundation for the success story of today’s Douglas Group. www.douglas.com
The German cosmetics company Chris Farrell Cosmetics GmbH has a new Managing Director: Dominik Schlammerl is now at the helm of the company. Chris Farrell is one of the leading German providers of medical dermatological cosmetics. Dominik Schlammerl is a proven cosmetics and sales expert. Schlammerl plans to further expand Chris Farrell’s institute business and … Read more
The company announced that Achim Spannagel has taken over as General Manager Lancôme DACH as of 1st January 2024. Achim began his career at L’Oréal in 2007 and after starting in product management at Lancôme, he worked in various roles for Biotherm, Clarisonic and later as Marketing Director of Lancôme. www.loreal.com
Julia Raquet, Senior Vice President, Nutrition Ingredients, Ludwigshafen, will, as President, assume responsibility for the Division Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ludwigshafen, effective 1st February, 2024. With that she succeeds Dr Katja Scharpwinkel, who has been appointed to the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE effective 1st February, 2024.
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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is celebrating its 55th edition with extremely positive results. Over 3,000 companies from all over the world have already confirmed their presence, and the exhibition area is sold out.
photo: Billion Photos/Shutterstock.com German Packaging Congress 14 March 2024 Berlin, Germany www.verpackung.org Cosmoprof Bologna 21–24 March 2024 Bologna, Italy www.cosmoprof.com Cosmopack Bologna 21–23 March 2024 Bologna, Italy www.cosmoprof.com Ingredient Zone 21–24 March 2024 Bologna, Italy www.cosmoprof.com In-cosmetics global 16–18 April 2024 Paris, France www.in-cosmetics.com Make up in Shanghai April 2024 Shanghai, China www.makeup-in.com NYSCC Suppliers’ … Read more
Mibelle Biochemistry announces that Michael (Mike) Conti joined the company as Vice President Mibelle Biochemistry USA, effective 1st January 2024, leading the US sales and marketing team. Mike has been working for more than 20 years in the cosmetic ingredients industry. www.mibellegroup.com
On 20th December 2023, the Supervisory Board of BASF SE has, upon proposal of the Nomination Committee, nominated Tamara Weinert, President and Chief Executive Officer of Business Area Americas of Outokumpu, based in the United States, for election as shareholder representative on the Supervisory Board. The election is to take place at the Annual Shareholders’ … Read more
Effective at the end of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 25, 2024, Dr. Markus Kamieth (53) will take over as Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE. This was decided by the Supervisory Board in its meeting on December 20, 2023. Markus Kamieth has been a member of the Board of … Read more
Stefanie von Albert will assume the position of the Executive Vice President (EVP) Assortment & Purchasing of the Group as of 1 April 2024. In her role, she will be responsible for the group-wide assortment and purchasing strategy. This includes the development of the core beauty categories, the partner program categories and the relationships with … Read more
Paris Packaging Week, the award-winning premier live event for the cosmetics packaging market, is set to offer the biggest and best visitor experience yet at its upcoming 2024 show on 17th to 18th January at the Paris Expo Portes de Versailles
For some products, the definition is pretty clear: they are easily identified as cosmetic products. But in some cases, a definite classification is a lot harder. Christina Klima from Lemikos takes a closer look at the so called borderline products in cosmetics.
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