I jumped at the opportunity to relaunch CCUK in 2020 with Gill, Alastair and Lisa. Having previously been on the steering committee, I could see its great potential. I strongly believe in the power of networking and collaboration, especially internationally, which is why I am delighted we are an active member of the Global Cosmetics Cluster (GCC). I want to help grow our cluster community by being an ambassador for CCUK and its members. I derive enormous satisfaction from introducing and connecting businesses with each other along the beauty industry supply chain.

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Although I’m an arts graduate, I have worked for many years in communication on the technical side of the cosmetics industry. I am committed to spreading the word about the science behind cosmetics, to help the consumer understand more about the products they use, to promote good science practices in the industry, and to promote STEM career pathways. During our annual members’ networking day at the University of Bradford, we launched a third careers survey to help us understand even more about how people get into their jobs in the industry.​

 

I am very proud of my own Yorkshire roots and of CCUK’s origins in the chemical industry with YCF. I am delighted that CCUK has been able to locate its postal address in York at the Biorenewables Development Centre, helping to keep Yorkshire, as well as sustainability, at the heart of our association as we continue to grow nationwide. Oh and there is a great racecourse in York too!