Stephenson appoints Simon Corner as commercial director

Published: 10-Apr-2026 Featured companies: Stephenson Group
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Stephenson Personal Care is entering its next phase of strategic growth with the appointment of Simon Corner as Commercial Director

Simon brings with him over eighteen years of senior commercial and leadership experience within the specialty ingredients sector. Most recently, he served as Affiliate Manager Northern Europe at Oleon, where he was responsible for driving regional growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence across Northern Europe.

Prior to this, Simon spent more than three decades at The Kerfoot Group, culminating in his role as Commercial Director. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy, leading high-performing teams, and delivering sustained revenue growth across multiple market sectors.

In his new role at Stephenson, Simon will lead the commercial strategy, focusing on expanding global partnerships, accelerating growth within key markets, and strengthening Stephenson’s position as a trusted innovation partner in personal care. His extensive experience across distribution, manufacturing, and strategic commercial leadership will further enhance Stephenson’s ability to deliver value-driven, sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.

Commenting on his appointment, Simon said: "I’m delighted to be joining Stephenson at such an exciting time for the business. Stephenson has a strong heritage, a reputation for innovation, and a clear commitment to sustainability. I look forward to working with the team to drive growth, build meaningful partnerships, and support customers in bringing high-performance, responsible personal care products to market."

Stephenson continues to invest in both its people and product innovation, reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable ingredient solutions to the global personal care industry. Simon’s appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the company’s commercial leadership and accelerating its ambitious growth plans.

Attendees of in-cosmetics Global this April can connect with Simon in person at Stand 3H121 to explore how Stephenson can support their next innovation.

For more information about Stephenson and its personal care portfolio, visit: www.stephensonpersonalcare.com

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