1-2 April, 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Excellent conference with very interesting topics and great speakers - Application Scientist, Lubrizol
Bringing together the biggest names from across the cleaning products value chain, from household and cleaning products manufacturers to chemical suppliers, regulatory bodies and retailers to share knowledge and ideas.
Future-Proofing the Market: Insights into European market trends, regulatory updates, and strategies for adapting to evolving consumer and legislative demands.
Advancing Test Methods: Exploring the modernization of test standards to support innovation, reproducibility, and the integration of AI-driven approaches.
Eco-Labeling and Bio-Based Solutions: Addressing challenges in achieving eco-label certification for bio-based materials and overcoming gaps in the fragmented eco-labeling landscape.
Sustainability Meets Innovation: Showcasing new bio-based surfactants, synthetic alcohols, and high-performance ingredients designed to meet stringent sustainability goals.
Collaboration Across Industries: Panel discussions on bridging gaps between producers, appliance suppliers, and testing labs to drive innovation and consumer adoption.
Market Perspectives and Challenges: Exploring the paradox of sustainability, the rise of green ingredients, and strategies to balance cost, performance, and environmental impact.
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Philippe studied in France where he still lives. He has a biochemistry and chemistry education background.
Currently he is in charge of the formulation development for the liquid products division. Previously he worked in different industries, professional disinfection, personal care and as a fragrance supplier in different countries France, Luxembourg, Belgium, South Africa. He has been working with McBride for 16 years.
He is part of the initiators of the sustainability program at McBride, running carbon footprint analysis and corporate education program on sustainability.
Filip has a background in business psychology and has started to specialize in home care as the industry project lead and as Consultant for home and technology industries at Euromonitor. He provides analysis on trends and developments, with special emphasis on broader consumer trends and areas where home care overlaps with other industries. This big picture view helps clients to learn about opportunities and threats, and to take informed strategic decisions.
I graduated from Bosphorus University Chemistry departmant in 2001. Then I did my PHD in Organic Chemistry from University of Akron USA and work as a post-doctoral research assistant at Penn State University. Afterward I worked in R&D in different sectors like polmyer industry and FMCG for almost 20 years. Currently I am the R&D Director at Hayat for Homecare sector for 4 years.
Carlos Galan is a Project Lead in Kline + Company's Chemicals practice, specializing in Personal Care and HI&I product ingredients. With a Chemical Engineering degree and a Master's in Sustainable Development, Carlos has delivered multiple global market analysis reports, focusing on sustainable ingredient trends. Over his five years of experience, he has led key projects that influenced industry strategies. Known for his collaborative leadership, Carlos guides cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights, enhancing both product innovation and sustainability efforts in the sector.
Nergis Ulubilir Coskun is responsible for the Global Marketing for Dishwashing at IFF H&B Home and Personal Care. She is based in Netherlands for almost a year, married and mom of a daughter.
She is a Chemical Engineer holds and MBA degree. She has 13 years of Sales Manager experience in Home Care Industry and she worked for DuPont before IFF’s acquisition and The Dow Chemical Company.
Silvio Carrettin holds a PhD in Chemistry from Cardiff University (UK) and joined ExxonMobil Chemical Global R&D at the European Technology Center in Brussels in 2009. Since then, he held different roles in the Chemical Technology organization leading global projects in process R&D, products application, products development; as well as spending few years in the Intermediates commercial business. Since October 2024 is Products Technology Advisor for Higher Olefins, Alcohols and LAO.
Borregaard has one of the world's most advanced and sustainable biorefineries. By using natural, sustainable raw materials, Borregaard produces advanced and environmentally friendly biochemicals that can replace oil-based products. Borregaard also holds strong positions within ingredients and fine chemicals.
In addition to its biorefinery in Sarpsborg, Borregaard has five production sites outside Norway dedicated to
producing lignin-based products. Borregaard employs 1100 man-years in plants and sales offices in 13 countries throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Filip has a background in business psychology and has started to specialize in home care as the industry project lead and as Consultant for home and technology industries at Euromonitor. He provides analysis on trends and developments, with special emphasis on broader consumer trends and areas where home care overlaps with other industries. This big picture view helps clients to learn about opportunities and threats, and to take informed strategic decisions.
My professional journey of 30 years is enriched by cross-cultural and business experiences across North America, LATAM, Asia, Europe, and Australia. I specialize in developing commercial strategies and working with high-performing R&D teams towards excellence. Committed to lifelong learning, I hold graduate degrees and certifications in International Business Management, Organizational Performance, Negotiation, People Development, and Leadership. Over the last 14 years, I have led strategic business management at Unger Surfactants, passionately driving commercial innovation and chemical solutions aimed at creating a cleaner and safer world
Mauro Davanzo is a chemist with 25 years of experience in different sectors, among which Cleaning and Hygiene from different perspectives. The most relevant experiences have been with Reckitt, AkzoNobel, IFF, and Vileda.
He has always been interested in the consumer science and to innovative solutions which can improve the life at home
Dirk Develter, MSc biologist, graduated from State University of Ghent in 1985. After a postgraduate in Environmental Sanitation he worked for the Flemish Institute of nature conservation. In 1991 he moved to the research and development department of Ecover Belgium which he headed for 2O years. His current role is developing better materials through industrial partnerships. He published and presented at various conferences on glycolipids and issued 6 patent applications. His pioneering sophorolipid work resulted in 2010 in a finalist nomination for the European Business Awards for the Environment in green innovation in the process category.
Andre Chieffi is the Senior Manager of the Surface Science Platform at Reckitt. His team works on the development of new technologies across the Reckitt’s hygiene business including the mega brands Lysol, Finish, Vanish, Harpic and others.
Before joining Reckitt in 2020, Andre did a BSc and PhD in Chemistry (University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and University of Waterloo, Canada), a postdoc in catalysis (MIT, USA) and worked for almost 20 years at P&G (R&D centers in the UK, Mexico and Brazil). As result, he has experience in several R&D areas, including surfactants, polymers, enzymes, bleach, antimicrobials, encapsulation, active delivery and catalysis.
Neal Sorokin has over 20 years’ experience in the regulatory and safety fields. Neal gained his PhD in 2007 (University of Reading, UK) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK. Following research work at the University of London and then 6 years as a consultant in the UK, Neal joined Reckitt in 2007. Over the past 15 years he has held various roles in the regulatory and safety departments at Reckitt, supporting the Health and Hygiene businesses and working in various locations including the UK, Italy, and the USA. He is currently the Global Head of Regulatory for Innovation within Reckitt’s Hygiene Business, based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
