Speakers

Plenary speakers

Dorothee Arns

Dorothee Arns

Fecc Director General European Association of Chemical Distributors

Director General at Fecc (European Association of Chemical Distributors), bringing deep expertise in European distribution and public affairs through her experience at Fecc, Cefic and BASF.

Neil Burns

Neil Burns

Consultant & Advisor Advisor Integrity Biochem | Dot Ingredients

Consultant & Advisor (Integrity Biochem | Dot Ingredients), former CEO of P2 Science and Oxiteno, and a globally recognised authority on surfactants, oleochemicals and strategic business growth. He is also the producer of the ICIS / Neil A Burns surfactant conference series.

Dr. Gustavo Luengo

Dr. Gustavo Luengo

Scientific Expert and AmbassadorL’Oréal

At L’Oréal, Gustavo Luengo has spent more than two decades advancing research in surface science, polymer physics, and cosmetic materials, helping bridge academic research with real-world industrial application.

Tomoko Uchiyama

Tomoko Uchiyama

Senior Executive Officer & President, Global Consumer Care Kao Corporation

Tomoko Uchiyama leads the Global Consumer Care – Cosmetics division at Kao Corporation, following an impressive career built across R&D, business development, and consumer care innovation. Her perspective combines scientific expertise with strategic leadership at global scale.

Dr. Tony Gough

Dr. Tony Gough

Director of Innovation for Sustainability Innospec Inc.

Tony Gough brings more than 35 years of experience in performance chemicals and sustainability-driven innovation. Alongside his role at Innospec, he previously served as President of both CESIO and the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).