Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2010, scheduled for April 15-19 (Cosmopak runs from the 15th to the 18th), is paying tribute to leaders in the industry, described as “ ‘protagonists’ of specific product areas in the beauty world, men and women whose name evokes a story of success, in-depth study and innovation. People who know how to seize any opportunity to revolutionize the market and create new perspectives. People who have transformed the industry world and in whose name the future of Beauty lies.”

These well-known figures include those in the following areas as described by Cosmoprof: Packaging Area: Joël Desgrippes (international design guru, president of Brandimage – Desgrippes & Laga); Perfumery Area: Christine Nagel (Fragrance Resources) and Elie Papiernik (Centdegrés); Green Area: Horst M. Rechelbacher (founder of Aveda and current president of Intelligent Nutrients); Hair Area: John Nollet (the exclusive hairdresser “at home”); Nail Area: Deborah Lippmann (nail varnish creator, an icon for all the celebrities); Spa & Beauty Area: Andrew Gibson (professional of the spa industry, current director of the Spa Division in the Mandarin Oriental Group).

In addition, “visionary man” Thibault Ponroy, director of the prestigious international design agency Centdegrés, will address attendees, as will “visionary woman” Aureliana De Sanctis, managing director of SoGeCos spa.

More info: www.cosmoprof.com