2026 年 Cosmoprof 和 Cosmopack Asia 專業大獎評審團

Snow An is a growth strategist and Director of Brand Partnerships at KERA Source, a North American distributor and accelerator for global brands. 
With over 15 years of experience in finance and marketing, she pairs commercial discipline with brand-building insight, amplified by KERA Source’s established distribution across online and retail channels in North America.
KERA Source works with a deliberately select group of brands, guided by a foundational principle: what reaches consumers must deliver. Snow seeks out brands whose products are built on science-driven ingredients and well-crafted formulations with proven results. Beyond topical beauty, she is especially drawn to the emergence of inner beauty, longevity and health optimization, and the evolution of beauty device technology.
Her perspective brings a distinct lens to the judging table, weighing what truly sets a product apart and whether it can earn lasting consumer trust beyond launch.

Zohra Bozec is the founder and CEO of K Beauty Cosmetics, a pioneer of Korean beauty in France. She began her career as a business engineer at Capgemini, then built two specialised travel agencies before founding K Beauty Cosmetics. She opened the first Korean cosmetics boutique in France, followed by the country’s first Korean institute, first for facial care and then for hair and scalp care, supported by her own hairdressing qualification. She sources directly from Korean brands and is committed to traceability and regulatory compliance, which gives her a hands-on view of what makes a product succeed in the European market. Her goal is to bridge South Korean innovation and beauty professionals, from salons and institutes to clinics and aesthetic doctors.

A Senior executive leader with over 30 years of experience in luxury retail, specializing in regional operations, franchise development, brand portfolio expansion, and large-scale transformation across the Middle East. 
Proven track record of delivering sustained revenue growth, operational excellence, and market expansion in complex, multi-country environments. Recognized for strategic leadership and strong commercial acumen, with extensive experience in securing, developing, and scaling high-profile global brand partnerships. Adept at leading cross functional teams, driving innovation, optimizing end-to-end value chains, and aligning operational execution with long-term business strategy. 
Brings deep expertise in franchise management, brand acquisition, retail property development, and stakeholder engagement, with a leadership style defined by results, collaboration, and disciplined execution. 
 

I build businesses that either didn't exist before, or nascent or needs turnaround — and scale them into category leaders.
Over 15+ years, I have held C-suite and senior leadership roles across India's most ambitious retail and FMCG organisations — Reliance Consumer Products, Tira Beauty (Reliance Retail), Health & Glow, Tesco, and Walmart. Every mandate has been take a blank page and create a business that becomes the room's most profitable unit.

My Track Record:
▸ 4× turnover growth at Tesco over 5 years (+12pp gross margin)
▸ Scaled Private Label from zero > 20% of total company revenue at Health & Glow
▸ Gross margins 2.5× higher than national brands — BU became the company's #1 profit engine
▸ Built global supply chain across 12+ countries (EU & Far East)
▸ Architected entire Own Brands portfolio for India's fastest-growing beauty destination

What I Do:
P&L Management · Private Label Development · Global Sourcing · Brand Building · Category Management · Go-to-Market Strategy · Business Transformation · Retail Media · Vendor Negotiation · Omni-channel Retail

My Leadership Edge:
I build high-performance teams, and businesses. Source / manufacture globally, from the best in class, to create product & margin advantages that challenges established branded competitors. And I design portfolio & business strategies that balance consumer appeal with exceptional unit economics.
Currently leading Personal Care for Reliance Consumer Products Limited — the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries — with aspirations to build a multinational-grade business.
 

Daekuen CHOI (DK Tché) is a beauty industry executive and product innovation specialist with extensive experience across Korea, France, China, and other global beauty markets. A former Art Director at COSMAX, one of the world’s leading cosmetics ODM companies, he has worked at the intersection of cosmetic product development, formulation concepts, packaging, consumer insights, and brand strategy. 

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with global beauty groups and brands, including projects related to L’Oréal and LVMH brands, and has advised beauty companies on product and market development across Asia and Europe. He is currently Founder & CEO of ClayCO Inc. and founder of the Korean hair-care brand NEJOO, where he leads product innovation, brand strategy, and international expansion.

Judith Fiedler brings over 20 years of leadership experience at the intersection of formulation, packaging and regulation, helping brands turn regulatory complexity into innovation and competitive advantage. She is the Founder and Managing Director of oneRD GmbH, a Swiss-based consultancy delivering end-to end support from concept to compliant, market-ready products. 

Previously, she spent more than a decade as Global Head of Product Development at La Prairie, shaping some of the most advanced skincare innovations in the luxury segment Through oneRD, Judith supports beauty and personal care brands in navigating evolving frameworks such as PPWR, Omnibus and global regulatory requirements, while accelerating development, strengthening sustainability strategies and enabling differentiation on shelf. Her approach bridges R&D, regulatory, packaging and supply chain execution, ensuring compliance becomes a driver, not a barrier, to innovation. Her work today combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution translating regulation into real-world solutions.
 

Key Account Manager at OLCOM LTD., an established Bulgarian cosmetics importer and distributor with a diverse and continuously expanding portfolio of international beauty brands, currently representing more than 30 brands.
With nearly 20 years of experience in Korean cosmetics, OLCOM was the first company to introduce Korean beauty products to the Bulgarian market, playing a pioneering role in the development of K-beauty in Bulgaria.
With six years at OLCOM dedicated to Korean beauty, Elena Ivanova focuses on brand and portfolio development, product selection, emerging trends and collaboration with South Korean partners to identify promising products and develop exclusive opportunities for the Bulgarian market.
Her expertise combines commercial insight with practical knowledge of Korean cosmetics, international brand partnerships and the Bulgarian beauty market.
 

Entrepreneur and business manager with over 15 years of experience across beauty, real estate and film industries. I specialise in strategic business management, organisational development, and defining and implementing long-term business growth strategies. As owner and CEO of SkinCare.pl , an importer and distributor of Korean cosmetics, I combine an analytical approach to management with the ability to identify new market opportunities, optimise processes and build sustainable organisations through the consistent execution of long-term strategies. I hold a master’s degree in Management from the Warsaw School of Economics and completed an international exchange semester at the National University of Singapore (MBA programme). Outside business, I am a keen sportsmen with a multidisciplinary approach (competitive sailing achievements, football, squash and running).

I am a medical doctor and beauty strategist whose work connects clinical science, product innovation and commercial brand building. I hold a Medical Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and a Master of Public Health from Harvard, with Postgraduate qualifications in both Surgery and General Practice. During my ten years in Hospital Medicine and General Practice, I gained extensive experience assessing and managing a host of conditions, including common dermatological conditions. This grounding in skin health, alongside clinical research, evidence appraisal and quality improvement, informs my approach to evaluating skincare ingredients, product safety, efficacy claims and scientific credibility. I subsequently worked in healthcare leadership, with UCL Partners, before transitioning into beauty retail and brand strategy in Kenya. As founder of Kashi Digital Beauty, I support the sourcing, launch and growth of modern beauty brands across the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. My product development focus includes translating consumer needs into product briefs, reviewing ingredients and claims, and guiding hero-product selection, positioning and manufacturer partnerships.Working closely with SuperCosmetics and wider beauty retail in Kenya, I can combine medical knowledge with practical insight into consumer needs and market readiness. My current interests include private label development and science-led innovations for sensitive skin 
brightening and preventative skincare

With over 20 years of experience in global product development and marketing in 3-axis category, Katsura Kozu has strong expertise in creating a true innovation from scratch and bring it to the market. Starting from consumer and market research, concept and story creation, formula and package development, campaign planning and execution – all can be possible by her passionate character, collaboration skills and professionalism. The most recent accomplishment is SHISEIDO RevitalEssence Skin Glow Foundation, where she took the lead of the project as PD, seeing huge success especially in Japan and APAC, with 75 awards worldwide since its launch. 
Katsura also has experience working in Paris for Parfum Issey Miyake, and in New York for SHISEIDO makeup revamp which has enriched her vision and creativity. 
Currently as Global Product Development Director of SHISEIDO, the biggest brand in the company, she plays more strategic role by overseeing entire brand from product point of view, and leads the brand mid-and long-term strategy planning, portfolio management and operations in addition to lead PD of makeup category.

I am a beauty and fragrance specialist with over a decade of international experience across brands and retail. She began her career in London at Ciaté London, before moving on to Yves Rocher and then Lagardère the travel retail - dutyfrees. She later joined Printemps, the iconic Parisian department store, as Beauty Buyer for fragrance brands, and went on to become Product Manager & Beauty Buyer, overseeing the Beautysta category, make-up, institutional brands, Nouvelle Parfumerie and Grooming, and contributing to the store’s innovative “longevity” beauty concept.
Today, drawing on this dual brand–retailer perspective, Nadia supports beauty and fragrance brands in developing their business, from commercial strategy and retail partnerships to international market entry.
 

Stella Ndekile is a Nigerian cosmetic scientist, medical aesthetician, and Founder and CEO of Nuban Beauty and Nuban Cares. With a background in medical laboratory science, she combines scientific knowledge, hands-on aesthetic practice, and beauty entrepreneurship to guide product development and address the needs of melanin-rich skin. Her work spans colour cosmetics and targeted skincare, with particular interests in acne, hyperpigmentation, skin barrier repair, and formulation performance. Through both brands, she champions beauty innovation informed by science and the needs of African consumers.

Vinni Pannu is a beauty retail and innovation leader specializing in brand building, product development, and business growth across the beauty and personal care industry.
As Chief Product Officer at Dabur NewU, she leads initiatives spanning retail strategy, product innovation, brand development, and customer experience. Her leadership has helped strengthen NewU’s beauty portfolio and advance the growth of its own-label brands.
Combining strategic business insight with a deep understanding of consumer preferences and emerging beauty trends, Vinni champions innovative products and meaningful consumer experiences. Her expertise reflects a strong commitment to shaping the future of beauty retail through customer-focused innovation and disciplined brand development.
 

Fernanda Pigatto is a global beauty industry leader with more than 19 years of experience spanning trend forecasting, international media, and strategic partnerships. As Global Partnerships Director at BEAUTYSTREAMS, she leads strategic relationships and cross-industry collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
 
Fernanda leads the global CosmoTrends projects and the Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards on behalf of BEAUTYSTREAMS, the official curator of these initiatives for the Cosmoprof Global Network. Working closely with Cosmoprof, she leads the development and execution of these projects, connecting market intelligence, emerging trends, innovation, and industry expertise to identify the brands, products, and ideas shaping the future of beauty.
 
A frequent keynote speaker and international awards juror, Fernanda brings a global perspective to the beauty industry. She also collaborates with the Openstreams Foundation, supporting initiatives that foster innovation and international collaboration.

Michelle Ruzzene is an accomplished Australian beauty industry journalist, editor and publisher with extensive experience and expertise spanning the retail beauty, professional haircare, skincare and aesthetics industries.

As Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Retail Beauty and Print Editor of SPA+CLINIC, she provides authoritative coverage of industry trends, breakthrough innovations, emerging brands and commercial developments shaping the Australian and international beauty landscape.

Her editorial career includes senior roles with leading Australian trade publications, including Professional Beauty and INSTYLE and Styleicons, establishing her as a knowledgeable and respected voice across multiple sectors of the industry.

A three-time judge of the Clean + Conscious Awards, including the 2026 program, Michelle brings a discerning eye for innovation, product performance, creativity and commercial potential, together with a commitment to recognising excellence and championing the future of the global beauty industry.

Distinguished medical doctor and global corporate executive with 17-year phenomenal track record leading skincare innovation, R&D strategy for top beauty brands.
 

Eisuke Takai, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist at the MIRAI Technology Institute, Shiseido Co., Ltd. He is a leading expert in skincare science, specializing in facial aging mechanisms and the development of advanced anti-sagging technologies for Shiseido’s prestige brands. Dr. Takai joined Shiseido in 2014 and served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC),

Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts General Hospital from 2016 to 2017. His research in skincare innovation has been widely recognized, earning a IFSCC award in 2025.

CEO of Martha Tilaar Group, one of the largest natural beauty companies in Indonesia. Established in 1970, Martha Tilaar Group has managed a portfolio of 10 prominent beauty brands in the market, along with 68 spas and more than 20,000 retail points nationwide. Studied at Suffolk University and Harvard University in the United States, Dr. Tilaar wanted to highlight the richness of Indonesia’s biodiversity and marine resources. He focuses the Group’s research activities on natural, organic, and halal products to bring the nation’s local heritage to the global market.

International business executive with an MBA from Zhejiang University and extensive experience in cosmetics, private label development, international sourcing and intellectual property management. Chief Representative for East and Southeast Asia at a major retail group with a portfolio of 50 private label brands, bringing expertise in product development, supplier partnerships, intellectual property protection, and evaluating product commercial potential.