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Biova promotes Amanda Jepson to president
US personal care ingredient maker Biova has promoted Amanda Jepson from vice president of business development to company president. In her new role, Jepson will
lead the Johnston, Iowa outfit in its strategic initiatives and oversee its operations across all departments. Jepson holds a MBA from Saint
Martin’s University, Washington and brings over 17 years of extensive experience in the supplement & skin care industries to her new position. Since joining Biova in 2017, she
has consistently demonstrated strong leadership qualities and
in driving growth and expanding Biova’s market presence, it added. Jepson said: “I look forward
to working closely with our team to continue to drive growth and deliver value to our customers and stakeholders.” BJ Baker, Chairman and CEO
of Biova, added: “Amanda’s dedication to Biova over the last seven years has been outstanding. “During that time, she has been
a deep understanding of the company’s vision and goals, the company said. She has been instrumental
instrumental not only in sales and marketing activities, but actively working with the operations and quality departments to improve internal processes and increase the effective collaborations within the various teams.”
Barentz appoints EMEA chief executive
Barentz International has appointed Lars Schneider as its chief executive for the EMEA region, effective 1 October. Schneider has worked for
the Dutch speciality chemicals distributor since 2003, holding various leadership roles in Germany, Italy, Canada and the Americas. Most recently, he served as
President Specialties Americas and subsequently as Global President Material Science and Specialties North America. Schneider holds a degree in
economics (BSc) and business administration (MBA). Currently residing in Ontario,
Canada, with his partner and three
children, he will be relocating to the Netherlands for his new role. “With Lars on board, we will
strengthen our position and further support our business growth in the EMEA region,” said Barentz interim CEO Terry Hill. “We warmly welcome Lars and his deep industry knowledge to our team. We are confident that under his strategic vision and leadership, the EMEA region will continue to thrive and reach new heights,” he added. Schneider said: “This is a dynamic time for the industry, and I look forward to leveraging the strengths of Barentz talented teams to drive innovation and growth.
Ex-CEW exec files dismissal
lawsuit Agnes Chapski, the former executive vice-president of international beauty industry association Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), has sued the organisation and four of its senior executives for wrongful dismissal. The lawsuit, filed in New York,
claims Chapski’s dismissal on 13 May via video call was in retaliation for objecting to, and refusing to participate in, alleged practices she believed were in violation of law, rules and/or regulations. In addition to the CEW,
president Carlotta Jacobson, chairwoman Jill Scalamandre, vice- chairwoman Heidi Manheimer, and chief operating and financial officer Claudia Flowers are named as defendants in the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that
Flowers revealed to Chapski that Jacobson, who has been in her position for 40 years, “had directed CEW over the years to conceal her salary of over $500,000 in order to misrepresent her income so she could remain in her income-restricted, rent-controlled apartment on the Upper East Side.” According to the suit, Chapski
“My focus will be on fostering
collaboration, enhancing our principal and customer relationships, and building on the strong foundation that Barentz has established in the region over its more 70-year history.”
Siltech appoints Sygo global sales chief
Canadian speciality silicones maker Siltech has appointed Matthew Sygo as its global marketing and sales manager for personal care. Reporting to Siltech president
Dag Enhorning, Sygo brings 22 years of sales and marketing experience to Siltech. Most recently, he was North
American director for Vantage Specialty Chemicals, where he focused on driving new business, developing the sales team and
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worked to merge traditional Vantage products with the portfolios of newly acquired entities.
Sygo started his career with
Dow Chemical working in technical sales for engineered plastics before transitioning to the pharmaceutical industry. Over the past decade, Sygo has
worked as a leader in the personal and homecare market, first with BASF, then Lonza (now Arxada). Sygo has a Bachelor of Science
degree with a dual focus in Biology and Physiology from the University of Michigan.
contacted vice-chair Manheimer on 24 April to report her concerns about Jacobson, including the fiscal mismanagement of CEW that Jacobson allegedly fostered. The lawsuit also alleges that
Chapski objected to unlawful employment actions demanded by Jacobson. Chapski claims in the suit that she refused to terminate people targeted by Jacobson for unlawful reasons. Chapski, who held the position
of CEW executive vice-president, business strategy and growth officer since November 2023, spent 18 years at Condé Nast in roles such as publisher and chief revenue officer of Allure. She later founded Agnes Chapski
Consulting serving clients in media, beauty, fashion, and the wellness industries, including CEW. CEW was approached for
comment.
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