Mr Andrew Gan is Past President of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Singapore, holds an executive MBA with distinction from Aalto University and a B.A. with Honours from the National University of Singapore. For over a decade until the present, he holds an adjunct lecturing position at the Singapore Polytechnic. Apart from his voluntary roles as President of the CTFAS and Board Member of the ASEAN Cosmetic Association, Andrew is Managing Director of Toshiki International Singapore – a Japanese CDMO which designs, develops and manufactures Medical Devices. His expertise and areas of interests include design thinking, new product development, innovation strategies, personal care products, medical devices, manufacturing and sustainability issues for the Industry.

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