Jury of Cosmoprof & Cosmopack North America Awards 2026

Ukachi is a dynamic Global Packaging & Engineering Strategic leader with over 25 years of experience leading technically driven innovation, complex product development, and enterprise portfolio transformation within Fortune 500 global beauty organizations. Recognized for bridging deep technical expertise with enterprise strategy—translating business ambition into scalable, technically robust solutions that accelerate speed-to-market, strengthen innovation pipelines, and drive sustainable, profitable growth.
As Global Vice President, Innovation Strategy & Portfolio Management – Packaging & Engineering at The Estée Lauder Companies, she  leads strategic planning, portfolio governance, and end-to-end technical readiness and transformation for a nearly $15B global portfolio. Partnering across R&D, engineering, supply chain, operations, and commercial leadership, she works to ensure technical feasibility, operational excellence, disciplined investment decisions, and long-term platform scalability—while building high-performing global teams that deliver measurable impact through innovation excellence.

A native of the U.K., Fabrigas arrived in the USA, since then Fabrigas has risen through the ranks of the beauty industry holding key positions with many well-known Beauty companies. Caroline is the CEO of Scent Marketing Inc. a full service Scent and Sensory Marketing company that has fast become a leading authority in the art and science of Scent Marketing and Branding. Scent Marketing Inc. is well-known for the development of the famous, authentic 1 Hotel signature scent among others for many world-class brands.

Caroline also founded ScentFluence.com which is fast becoming a preeminent on-line market place for expert space scenting.  Featuring a library of ambient scents, innovative diffusers and best in class home fragrance products and Caroline has created a new retail paradigm that is delighting clients.

ScentFluence also launched an exciting “ScentFluence Sit Down” series. “ScentFluence Sit Down”  celebrates and highlights industry experts and scent influencers with in person and on-line interviews, interactive discussions with lots of show and share.

Caroline comes to the Scent Marketing industry with an extensive track record for success in the beauty industry having held senior management positions in the corporate beauty world.  

Caroline served for 12 years at CLARINS as the Senior Vice President of Group Business Development for USA and served in variety of roles with expanding levels of responsibility throughout her tenure. Caroline oversaw the management of new brands and new channels of distribution for CLARINS Group and key strategic initiatives for CLARINS brand. 

Prior to this Caroline was Senior Vice President of Marketing for CLARINS brand. During her years with with CLARINS, Fabrigas contributed to achieving and maintaining CLARINS top skin care ranking as well as garnering industry recognition for several best selling new products launches.

Caroline’s other positions include two years as Vice President of Global Retail Development for PRADA Beauty where she was part of the team that conceptualized, developed, and launched Prada into the beauty segment. Caroline joined PRADA from CLARINS where she first served as Vice President, Education and Retail Services.

Prior to joining CLARINS, Fabrigas served as International Director of Training for Lancaster Group Worldwide and National Training Director for Terme di Saturnia and held a variety of executive positions related to sales and training at Lancôme.  

Her career began in beauty working for Estee Lauder and CHANEL in business management and account coordinator roles.

Awards
•    The Fragrance Foundation, Innovation award – 2024
•    Beauty Matter - NEXT Beauty Award for best collaboration - 2024
•    Fashion Group International Rising Star Nominee -  2019 & 2020 & 2022
•    Fashion Group International – Entrepreneur of the Year Award - 2015
•    Beyond Beauty Honoree 2012
•    Fashion Group International Rising Star Nominee 2011
•    Who’s Who Registry 2011
•    CEW Beauty Award for Best Self Tanning launch in 2008
•    WWD Beauty Biz New Product Launch of the Year Award 2003
•    Fashion Group International Spirit of Volunteerism Award 2002
•    Woman of the Future Award 2001
•    Lancôme Trainer of the Year 1990
•    Chanel Account Coordinator of the Region 1988

Boards
•    Member of the Young President’s Organization, Manhattan where Caroline served on the board as Membership Chair. Caroline went on to be the founder of the YPO Manhattan Gold chapter where she serves as chapter chair emeritus.
•    Caroline is currently an active member of Cosmetic Executive Women and served on the CEW board for 10 years from 2004-2014 
•    Fabrigas has been an active member of the Fashion Group International Board for many years and most recently served as Secretary of the Board.
•    Scarsdale Business Association, Board Member
•    Former board member of The James E Marshall Foundation and Beyond Beauty Board
 

With 25 years of Beauty experience, Ron Gee has always been a champion of innovation, creativity and consumer engagement as the critical keys to success. As the Former CEO of Shiseido Americas, Ron led an end-to-end enterprise leveraging his diverse background in research, manufacturing, finance and marketing.  He also spearheaded the Global M&A function for Shiseido and established the company’s venture fund, LIFT, focusing on adjacent categories such as wellness.  Prior to Shiseido, Ron was CFO of the Americas for Coty transitioning the business from pre to post IPO.  Ron also spent significant time at L’Oreal in many key financial leadership roles.
His experience crosses nearly all categories, including makeup, skincare, fragrance and haircare, and in all channels, including luxury, mass market and professional businesses.  Ron holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University, a MBA in Finance and Marketing from New York University, and two US Patents in Manufacturing. 
 

Agnes Landau is a seasoned C-Suite executive and strategic leader in the global beauty industry, recognized for driving innovation, brand growth, and commercial success across prestigious skincare, cosmetics and fragrance brands. With over two decades of leadership experience, she has shaped market-defining strategies that fuse a brand’s authentic DNA with creative storytelling, elevating brands to category leadership positions including iconic names such as; Clinique, MAC, NARS, Shiseido, Cle De Peau, Hermes, Narciso and Issey Miyake.  Today, Agnès brings her wealth of experience as a mentor and advisor in brand transformation, innovation and global expansion to indie brands looking to scale.

Manessa Lormejuste is a beauty scientist and product developer, blending her passion and scientific expertise to create products that truly make a difference. Manessa has held roles at leading companies such as L’Oréal USA, Beautycounter, and Farmacy Beauty. She started her career as a formulation chemist, working on award-winning hair color, hair care, and skin care products. Manessa established her own consulting firm, LORM·CO, in 2024 to continue delivering science-backed innovative products for a selected group of brands and founders.

Manessa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemical Biology and a Master of Business & Science in Personal Care from Rutgers University, forming the bedrock of her educational foundation. She is also the scientific advisor for MMARA, a budding beauty tech company aspiring to be a digital hair concierge for textured hair users.

Notably, Manessa is regarded as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Beauty and was named a 2024 Top 30 Beauty Product Developer by Beauty Independent.

Lorne Lucree is a leading expert in beauty innovation, product development, and R&D, with deep expertise in formulation science, ingredient technologies, packaging, sustainability, olfactive trends, and consumer insights. His career spans advertising at Procter & Gamble, global and regional marketing at L'Oréal, R&I and product development at Estée Lauder, brand incubation at Luxury Brand Partners, and manufacturing and operational innovation as Chief Innovation & R&D Officer at Voyant Beauty. He has developed award-winning products for Clinique, R+Co, L’Oréal Professionnel, IGK, ONE/SIZE by PatrickStarrr, and Tatcha. Now, as Founder of Quiet Coyote Consulting, he helps brands, private equity, and contract manufacturers drive innovation and maximize value.

Lorne is a trusted partner to key retailers like Ulta Beauty, where he serves as a Product Development Advisor for the Ulta MUSE Accelerator Program and a member of the Conscious Beauty at Ulta Advisory Board. 

His work has earned 25+ industry awards, including Allure Best of Beauty, Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough, Refinery29 Beauty Innovator, and Times UK Style Beauty Award. He has an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BSc from Boston University.

Robin Mason is a distinguished beauty industry executive with extensive expertise in global fragrance, brand strategy, and business transformation. Most recently, she served as President of Fine Fragrance North America at DSM-Firmenich, where she led strategic growth, creative development, and operations across a portfolio of internationally recognized fragrance brands.
Prior to DSM-Firmenich, Robin was SVP and General Manager of Shiseido Fragrances, overseeing U.S. marketing and global brand development for iconic brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes, Narciso Rodriguez, Issey Miyake, and the global launch of Tory Burch Beauty. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions at The Estée Lauder Companies and Elizabeth Arden, helping drive some of the beauty industry’s most successful designer and lifestyle fragrance launches.
Widely respected for her leadership and industry insight, Robin is a frequent speaker on beauty and fragrance industry topics and trends and has served on the Board of The Fragrance Foundation. She is also the recipient of numerous industry honors, including FIT’s Marvin Feldman Alumni Award for excellence in the beauty industry.
 

Nicole Musco is the Director of Global Product Development at jane iredale, the skincare makeup brand, where she has contributed since January 2023.

Nicole's passion for product development began over 15 years ago as an intern at L'Oréal, a pivotal experience that sparked her career in the beauty industry. Over the years, she has developed beauty products for leading brands such as L'Oréal Paris, Avon, Skyn Iceland, and spearheaded Development at Revlon for the Almay and Revlon brands.

With a deep passion for beauty and innovation, Nicole is especially drawn to the art of creating products that both delight consumers and stay ahead of industry trends.

Background: Specialist in trends and marketing, Accomplished marketing and beauty expert, based in Brazil. Possesses a diverse skill set for overseeing and driving global projects, and forging partnerships with brands and trade shows such Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna.

Noah Rosenblatt is President North America at Space NK. He joined Space NK in 2015, bringing more than eight years of beauty experience with prior roles at LVMH and 20 years of retail industry experience working with numerous emerging brands looking to expand their footprint in the US. Noah currently oversees the North American wholesale distribution with both the Space NK Luxury division and BEAUTYSPACENK Prestige division. He is responsible for developing strategies to increase brand awareness, expansion, deepen customer relationships and evolve the Space NK brand in-store and digital experience.  In addition, Noah has been instrumental at developing and implementing a new division called BEAUTYSPACENK focused on the prestige beauty category. Within the last year the initiative has been built to add scale for brands while bringing accessibility to customers – when where and how they chose. 

Emmie Salaj is a strategic executive with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and brand building across the beauty and wellness industry. A results-oriented leader with deep consumer insight and an authoritative command of the global beauty landscape, she has held senior executive roles at some of the world's most prestigious conglomerates — including L'Oréal, LVMH, and Shiseido Americas.
Throughout her career, Emmie has built and led high-performing commercial organizations, shaped innovative marketing strategies, and brought iconic products to market. Her work has spanned categories and continents, fueling global expansion and enduring brand relevance at scale.
What distinguishes Emmie is her entrepreneurial mindset — a conviction that great leadership demands relentless curiosity, a bias for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to service and continuous growth.

Mimi is a retail expert with nearly seven years at Target, where she has worked across multiple categories and helped emerging brands grow. With an MBA from Kellogg and degrees in marketing and communication, she blends strategic thinking with creative execution. Mimi brings a global perspective, deep consumer insight, and a passion for trend-forward, scalable brand growth.