Meet the speakers shaping IMF26

Hear from leading voices across the global manufacturing, distribution and business community, bringing expertise, experience and fresh perspectives to the IMF26 programme. From international growth and distribution to pricing, brand loyalty and talent, our speakers will tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping businesses today - with insights designed to help you make smarter decisions, build stronger partnerships and grow.

Agnieszka Żak

Agnieszka Żak

CEO, Natural Agics

Agnieszka Żak

CEO, Natural Agics

Alan Woods

Alan Woods

CEO, VTCT

Alan Woods

CEO, VTCT

Becky Lumsden

Becky Lumsden

Founder, Pure Spa & Beauty

Becky Lumsden

Founder, Pure Spa & Beauty

Charles Edouard Barthes

Charles Edouard Barthes

Fouder, EviDenS De Beauté

Charles Edouard Barthes

Fouder, EviDenS De Beauté

Christopher Hülbach

Christopher Hülbach

VP International Sales, SMETICS

Christopher Hülbach

VP International Sales, SMETICS

Corinne Barbereau

Corinne Barbereau

Founder, MBW Expertise

Corinne Barbereau

Founder, MBW Expertise

David Connor

David Connor

Founder & CEO, Kanzen

David Connor

Founder & CEO, Kanzen

David Connor is an entrepreneur, investor and Co-Founder of skincare brand Kanzen. Having built his career across music, biotechnology and manufacturing, he has scaled Kanzen through rapid social-commerce growth and international expansion. David now shares his experience of entrepreneurship, brand building, TikTok Shop and scaling businesses into global markets.

Debbie Codron

Debbie Codron

CEO, Thalgo Group

Debbie Codron

CEO, Thalgo Group

Fabio Berchi

Fabio Berchi

CEO, Sifarma

Fabio Berchi

CEO, Sifarma

Fernando Duarte

Fernando Duarte

Head of International Sales, KLAPP Skin Care Science

Fernando Duarte

Head of International Sales, KLAPP Skin Care Science

Fernando Duarte is the Director of International Business and Head of International Sales at KLAPP Skin Care Science. With nearly two decades of executive experience in the cosmetics industry, including roles as Export Manager and Senior Vice-President, he leads KLAPP’s international sales division and commercial strategy worldwide.

Gianmarco Alfonso

Gianmarco Alfonso

Founder, Rhea Cosmetics

Gianmarco Alfonso

Founder, Rhea Cosmetics

Heidi Bannister

Heidi Bannister

Founder & MD, Arthur Edward

Heidi Bannister

Founder & MD, Arthur Edward

Heidi Bannister is Founder and Managing Director of Arthur Edward, a leading recruitment and search consultancy specialising in the cosmetic, perfumery, and personal care industries. Bringing over 15 years of product development and commercial experience, alongside decades of headhunting expertise, she connects top talent across every stage of the product lifecycle.

Indy Samrai

Indy Samrai

Director, Chris & Sons

Indy Samrai

Director, Chris & Sons

Juan Corominas Palomar

Juan Corominas Palomar

Founder & CEO, Copa Cosmetics

Juan Corominas Palomar

Founder & CEO, Copa Cosmetics

Paul Gerrard

Paul Gerrard

Director of Marketing and Brand Communications, Gerrard International

Paul Gerrard

Director of Marketing and Brand Communications, Gerrard International

Paul Gerrard has spent over 20 years navigating professional beauty as Brand Communications Director at Gerrard International, brand owner and distributor to salons and spas. Raised above the proverbial salon floor, he has watched professional beauty evolve from a guarded, professional-only world into an increasingly connected ecosystem of professionals, brands, retailers and consumers.

Tejas Bhatt

Tejas Bhatt

Director, ABC Brands

Tejas Bhatt

Director, ABC Brands

Tristan Lagarde

Tristan Lagarde

CEO, Phytomer

Tristan Lagarde

CEO, Phytomer

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