Jury of Cosmoprof & Cosmopack North America Awards 2025

Thomas Hammond is the Sr. Director of Package Development and Engineering at Revlon overseeing Global Skincare, Promotions, Package Integrity and Performance Testing, Design to Value, and Change Management. In this role, he is responsible for end-to-end execution from ideation to manufacturing and production. He has traveled domestically and internationally for functional packaging line trials, custom tool development, and innovation trade shows. With those experiences, he has been able to sharpen his skill set, cultivating himself for a future in the cosmetic industry. Thomas has a Masters in Cosmetic and Fragrance Marketing and Management from FIT and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. 

Dawn Hilarczyk is a dynamic and innovative C-suite leader renowned for propelling consumer-driven organizations to new heights. With over 25 years of experience in sales, strategic development, and digital transformation, Dawn has played a pivotal role in reshaping companies ranging from large corporations to emerging start-ups. Her deep industry relationships and exceptional leadership have fostered trust across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Dawn’s impressive career includes pivotal roles in some of the most prestigious names in retail and beauty. Brought to Borghese to lead the company’s Renaissance and restore it to its former status as a top luxury brand. Her strategic vision and leadership are central to revitalizing Borghese’s heritage and driving its future success.
In 2019, Dawn joined Sir Fraser Stoddard and the team to co-create Noble Panacea, marking its debut at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. As Co-Creator and Head of Global Sales, E-Commerce, and Business Development, she and the executive team established the company from the ground up. This involved everything from formulation and packaging design to operations, brand positioning, e-commerce platform development, and retail distribution strategy, ultimately launching in 16 countries. Prior to this, Dawn served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Education at Revive Skincare, where she played a key role in navigating the company through its acquisition by Shiseido. She rebuilt retailer relationships, restructured distribution plans, developed comprehensive P&L models, and nurtured a high- performing sales team.
Earlier in her career, Dawn was Global VP of Sales, E-Commerce, and Education at DCL Skincare, where she expanded the brand from a professional division to prestige. She led the brand launch into five luxury retailers and across 15 countries, managing international distributor relationships, regulatory, and contract manufacturing in portfolio manufacturer Milbar. Dawn’s executive roles also encompass sales and education leadership at Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Clé de Peau Beauté, Chanel, and Trish McEvoy, where she was instrumental in launching Shiseido and DCL Skincare on QVC as the brand spokesperson.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dawn is deeply committed to philanthropy and mentorship. She founded Thoughtful Threads of Heart, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing daily life necessities to women and children in need. Dawn also dedicates her time to mentoring young women both personally and professionally, guiding the next generation of leaders. Her exceptional leadership and business acumen have earned her numerous accolades, including Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Game Changer of the Year, and Most Innovative. Dawn is also highly experienced in high-level media and press engagements.

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.

Nicole Musco is a passionate beauty enthusiast with over 15 years in the industry developing innovative products for iconic brands such as L’Oreal, Avon & Revlon. With a strong strategic focus on new product development, Nicole has centered her career around translating ingredient and macro trends into products that resonate with both brands and consumers. Nicole is currently focused on Clean, Performance products in her current role as the Director of Global Product Development at Jane Iredale.

As Global Partnerships Director, Ms. Pigatto leads BEAUTYSTREAMS’ partnerships and brand collaborations with key organizations worldwide. She works closely with regional teams on both strategic and operational levels. She has over 18 years of experience as a correspondent and editor for international digital media. Previously, she held the esteemed position of Latin America Trend Director at Stylesight, further enhancing her expertise in trend analysis focusing on global and local trends adaptations. Her diverse background in international environments and cross-cultural experiences, allows her to lead global projects and build strong collaborations with leading beauty companies, trade shows, beauty associations, and press. Ms. Pigatto has been directing Co-Marketing Projects with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, ASEAN, North America, Asia, and India for more than 8 years, initiating iconic projects. She is also a jury member for international Beauty Awards, and a frequently invited speaker at prestigious beauty industry events around the world.
In addition to her role at BEAUTYSTREAMS, she has dedicated her time to collaborating with the non-profit Openstreams Foundation for the past 5 years, actively supporting disruptive initiatives worldwide.

Jesse Porto is experienced in leading globally recognized brands for over 20 years.  Porto has served in roles at The Estee Lauder Companies, Johnson & Johnson, Coty, and Revlon leading established brands and new category disruptors in the beauty, health, and wellness industry. Some things remain constant in his career – Porto leaves businesses in better shape than when he joined.  Through a mix of leadership, team assembly, product innovation, P&L management and creative thinking, Porto delivers record setting profitable brand growth.  Porto is a passionate marketer with global hands-on experience, and he has kept current with category-shaping trends in omni-channel points of distributions using innovative technology to drive brand relevancy and revenue growth. 

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. 

Matt Teri is a veteran beauty and personal care executive who has spent his career developing and scaling some of the industry’s most iconic brands. He has held senior leadership roles in innovation, product development, and brand strategy at The Estée Lauder Companies, where he helped build global businesses for Tom Ford Beauty, Lab Series, Estee Lauder and Donna Karan, among others. Early in his career, he played a pivotal role in shaping Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret Beauty at The Limited Brands. Currently, Matt serves as Co‑Founder and Chief Development Officer at Huron, a modern men’s personal care brand, and advises emerging brands across the cosmetics and wellness space. A recognized authority in skincare, fragrance, and men’s grooming, Matt brings a strategic, consumer‑first approach to brand development, product creation and commercialization.

“I’ve always found it rewarding to bring trends, insights, and technology to the drawing board and see new concepts come to life in the market. The consumer is at the forefront of everything we do- it’s our role as marketers and innovators to translate inspiration into products and experiences that not only perform, but meet people’s needs by making them compelling, relevant, and enjoyable.”- MT
 

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.

Crystal Wood is a dynamic and accomplished beauty industry executive with a career spanning over twenty-five years at some of the world’s most iconic beauty companies; from indie incubator brands and start-ups, through to $1B enterprises.
Throughout her career, Wood has held leadership roles at prestigious brands including Lancôme, Bobbi Brown, Tarte, Wella, ghd and OPI, where she was instrumental in shaping new product innovation, creating compelling customer experiences and executing brand expansion.

Currently CMO/CRO at The PCA Companies, she recently led the retail acquisition of Space NK USA as well as growing a luxury portfolio of brands with Fornasetti, Balmain Hair and Tiziana Terenzi. Her strategic vision and dedication to excellence has contributed to driving brand growth across the global beauty landscape.
Wood is known for her passion for beauty innovation and her ability to inspire teams, blending creativity and on-the-pulse trend forecasting with data-driven strategy to meet the evolving needs of today’s consumer. Her deep understanding of the beauty world, combined with a strong track record in driving brand success has made her a sought-after leader in the industry.

In addition to her corporate achievements, Wood is a mentor and advocate for women in business, championing diversity and inclusion initiatives that empower the next generation of female leaders in beauty. She’s also a member of Chief and a regular contributor to Trouble Makers, an organization committed to making the world a more equitable and inclusive place for women.
She holds a Journalism and Public Relations degree from Pennsylvania State University, a Masters in Organizational Communication and Development from Queens University and a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Higher Education Leadership from North Carolina State University.