Andrew Gan is the past-President and life-time honorary member of the SCSS (Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Singapore). He holds an MBA with distinction from Aalto University and a BA with Honours at the National University of Singapore. For over a decade, he has taught innovation, packaging, product design & development as adjunct lecturer. He draws on his inter-disciplinary background and experience of over three decades in the personal care, cosmetic and medical device industry. Professionally, he co-creates functional cosmetics and medical devices with a team of over seventy R&I scientists and experts in regulatory affairs and quality assurance across three countries.

Robert Brockman is a seasoned Information Technology professional with over 15 years of experience driving digital innovation and transformation. His expertise lies in developing and executing strategic digital initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies, and fostering a digital-first culture to deliver sustainable business growth. Robert also drives research projects within the data analytics centre in Meiyume such as generative AI for consumer insights mining and AI-assisted graphic design . He is currently overseeing cross-functional teams in marketing & data analytics and has built lasting partnerships with stakeholders to align digital strategies with overall business objectives.

KinShen is a Principal Analyst who joined Mintel in 2022 and looks after the South APAC region. Prior to Mintel, he spent close to 8 years in R&D at Procter and Gamble, delivering on multiple upstream skincare innovation initiatives. He is a well-rounded expert in the beauty space, possessing extensive knowledge of APAC markets and consumers’ insights across the region