Carol graduated from Imperial College London in the UK and has conducted cutting-edge research at Oxford, UK, giving her a strong academic and technical background.
As a consultant & Client Liaison at Kline, she focuses on analyzing global trends in the personal care market, providing strategic consulting and business insights to international clients. Additionally, as the China regional sales representative, she possesses a deep understanding of the characteristics and needs of the Asia-Pacific market, and has successfully assisted numerous companies in developing localized market strategies.

Dr. Alexander Doll is Head of Research & Development at Schwan Cosmetics, where he leads multidisciplinary teams driving product innovation, technology development and next-generation solutions in color cosmetics. Combining scientific expertise with a strong understanding of consumer needs and market dynamics, he focuses on translating emerging beauty trends into innovative, high-performance products that create value for brands and consumers worldwide.
 
Throughout his career, Alexander has held various R&D and innovation leadership positions across different industries. At Procter & Gamble, he worked on front-end innovation across different consumer brands and assignments, translating consumer insights into new product concepts.
  
At Schwan Cosmetics, Alexander plays a key role in accelerating innovation, fostering cross-functional collaboration and strengthening the company’s position as a global innovation partner. He is currently expanding R&D capabilities in North Asia, bringing innovation closer to the markets where beauty trends emerge and evolve. He is passionate about connecting global technological expertise with local market insights to shape the next generation of beauty products.

Sanjana Balani is the Founder & CEO of Potion Inc., a biotech-powered skincare company at the intersection of nature, science and innovation. At the heart of Potion is a pH-led formulation philosophy designed to support how modern skin functions and responds to its environment. Her work spans beauty innovation, formulation and product development, with a particular interest in biotechnology, skin longevity and evolving global consumer needs. A global beauty speaker and industry contributor, Sanjana has spoken internationally on biotechnology, botanicals, formulation and the future of skincare. Her cross-cultural perspective focuses on translating emerging science and consumer shifts into relevant, high-performance products.

N. Wilandari is a Senior Account Manager and Account Leader in the beauty and personal care industry, specializing in strategic account management, international client relations, and business development. She manages local and global clients, including Unilever, Nu Skin, and Mandom, with a portfolio spanning Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. With a strong understanding of market dynamics, consumer needs, and commercial opportunities, Wilan brings valuable insights into emerging beauty trends, product innovation, and winning market strategies, bridging global developments with local opportunities in Indonesia and the wider ASEAN region.