HBA Global is pleased to have the 2011 Keynote Address given by Dan Brestle, chairman of the Board of Directors, Personal Care Products Council. Globalization is on the mind of many senior industry executives and is therefore a focus of HBA Global Expo this year. Brestle will pay tribute to the industry’s diverse founding icons, and looks at the similarities between the challenges they faced and overcame, and industry issues and opportunities that exist today, including government regulation and the complexities in global business and digital communications.

Brestle has served on the Board at the Personal Care Products Council since he was elected in February 2002. He has more than 30 years experience in leadership positions at the Estée Lauder Companies and its portfolio of brands. During his tenure, he held numerous positions including chief operating officer where he was responsible for the company’s global operations and research and development, in addition to presiding over several brands including Estée Lauder, Clinique and Prescriptives.