SCS elects Tony Gough as president

The organisation elected new officers and council members at its recent AGM

Innospec’s Dr Tony Gough has been elected president of the UK’s Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).

Gough, who is European technical manager at Innospec, said it was an honour and a pleasure to be voted president of the SCS. Retiring president Robin Parker, who is technical director at Acheson & Acheson, will stay on the SCS Council as immediate past president.

Also elected to the SCS Council were: Barbara Brockway, technical advisor personal care at IMCD UK, as vp; Dr Emma Meredith from the Cosmetics, Toiletry & Perfumery Association as honorary secretary; and Judi Beerling, head of technical research at Organic Monitor, as honorary treasurer. Elected as members of the council were: Grace Abamba, senior quality assurance manager at QVC; Daksha Patel, business manager at Crestchem; and Andrew Postles, development chemist at Laleham Healthcare.

Continuing on as members of the council are: Roger Barr (consultant), Sara Bergstedt (Smink), Dr Ruth Borner (Lehvoss UK, Paroxite Division), Dr Louise Olivier (ISP Europe) and Ian Prendergast (Stiefel, a GSK company).

The elections were held at the SCS annual general meeting on 24 May.

You may also like

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Finance

Why are beauty brands now betting big on fashion retailers?

A standout space within a major beauty retailer is no longer enough for cosmetics brands, with many looking to diversify via partnerships with fashion brands instead in an effort to reach new customers in an increasingly overcrowded market
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Hair Care

Henkel Ventures invests in Ruka to scale its biotech hair fibre technology

Henkel Ventures and Freedom Trail Capital co-led a $4.5 million funding round for the beauty brand, which specialises in lab-grown hair extensions made from collagen protein fibre
Finance

Shiseido Q1 sales sink 3%, impacted by ongoing China-Japan tensions

The Japanese beauty conglomerate saw a mixed first quarter of trading for 2026, but also reported signs of recovery for its embattled skin care business Drunk Elephant
Finance

Natura’s Q1 2026 financial results reveal pressure in Brazil and Argentina

Macroeconomic slowdown, ongoing recovery post-Avon integration, and lower consultant activity and headcount in Natura’s main market of Brazil have contributed to a slow sales start for the company in 2026
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Finance

L’Oréal, Estée Lauder Companies, Puig and more reveal impact of Middle East war on business

The far-reaching consequences of the US-Iran war have hit the beauty industry, with numerous businesses reporting headwinds in their recent financial updates
Finance

L'Oréal’s Big Bang SAPMENA competition returns for 2026

The scheme, which sees start-ups compete for the opportunity to work with L'Oréal in a commercial pilot, is focused on artificial intelligence-powered commerce, creator and affiliate-led ecosystems, and the circular economy in 2026
Finance

Sephora UK pilots facial differences training with in-store beauty advisors

The LVMH-owned beauty retailer’s UK business is partnering with Face Equality International during International Face Equality Week, piloting facial differences training with staff and pledging a percentage of its sales to the charity
Subscribe now