Tagged with cosmetics

Spain Juan Naya, CEO of Isdin, highlights the international expansion and plan of the Spanish skincare company and how his past experience at NASA has helped him in his current role. Furthermore, he outlines Isdin’s R&D strategy and where he wants the company to position itself in the future.   For…

Korea Myung-Kyu Lee, vice president of the Korea Cosmetic Association, explains how the association helps its member companies both at home and abroad, breaks down the implications of new local and international regulations and explains how the association is adapting to new trends such as customized cosmetic. Lee also points out…

Korea Dr Jino Park, founder and CEO of P&K Skin Research Centre, offers his assessment of the success of the Korean pharmaceutical industry, and the potential cosmetic products of the future. Dr Park also explains the added value P&K’s testing services bring to cosmetics producers.   The global success of the ‘Hallyu’…

Spain Cédric Ertlé, general director of Laboratoires Expanscience Iberia, talks about his strategy to turn around the affiliate’s dermo cosmetic range in what is a shrinking Spanish market and his goal of introducing a rheumatology portfolio, as he did in Mexico. Furthermore, he discusses the importance of being a B-Corp company.…

Japan Pharma Giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) are set to swallow Ci:z, the Japanese skincare and cosmetics firm.    In a move to really establish themselves within the Asian skin care market, J&J will shell out 230 billion Japanese yen ($2.05 billion) in cash to take over the share of Ci:z…

Turkey Fikret Baltaoglu of Laboratoires Expanscience, reveals all on the company’s recent expansion into the Turkish market after acquiring its distribution partner. He also sheds light on how the Turkish healthcare system could benefit from critical products which are not often considered to have strong ties to preventative care.   Can…

Poland Philippe Coudiere, general manager of Pierre Fabre Dermo-cosmetics Poland, highlights the key partnerships the company has nurtured with pharmacists and dermatologists and the importance of clinical data for their products. Furthermore, he explains the need to develop a strong connection with end consumers and the dynamics of the Polish dermo-cosmetic…

Brazil Luis Fernando Lenski, head of South Cone and general manager of Galderma Brazil, provides insights into the affiliate’s heightened and tireless efforts in terms of medical education and his focus on improving the organization’s efficiency. Brazil is a Top Three market within Galderma’s global operations and holds a myriad of…

Switzerland Jean-François Gouzer, CEO of Scientis Pharma, discusses the company’s origin story, its specialization in skin pigmentation disorders, and future internationalization prospects Could you start by introducing the Scientis Pharma story and how the company was founded? “Switzerland is a great environment to do business and to create and develop a…

Brazil Alex Carvalho, general manager Pierre Fabre Brazil, provides insights into the rapidly ascending trajectory of the company in Brazil, its utmost commitment to oncology in the country, and Pierre Fabre’s eagerness to further investing in this strategic market. He also calls for a greater collaboration between all stakeholders to tackle…

Canada Linda Tibbits, general manager at Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics in Canada takes us back to the beginnings of the French company in the country, where its initial success was driven by the harmonic relationship between Pierre Fabre himself and Jean Coutu, founder of Canada’s largest pharmacy network. She further talks portfolio…

Canada Matthieu Grosfils, general manager of the Canadian affiliate of Laboratoires Expanscience, a European leader in dermocosmetics, discusses the significance behind the establishment of the affiliate in 2015, the strengths of the company’s flagship Mustela® line, and his strategic priorities for the future growth of the affiliate. You joined Laboratoires Expanscience…