The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) will be hosting a business meeting, buffet dinner, and cocktail reception on October 9th in Los Angeles, to introduce the new Board of Directors.

The event will highlight ICMAD’s Advocacy Fund and the role the organization plays in shaping new regulations in Washington D.C. as well as current legislation issues in California.

The new Board of Directors include:

• The Chairman of the Board Dr. Robb Akridge, Co-Founder of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, the makers of the Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing System.


• Susan Goldsberry, President and CEO of Benchmark Cosmetic Laboratories that works with today’s top brands to provide cutting-edge research as well as specialized product development.


• Shawn Tavakoli, Founder and CEO of The Beauty Collection—a growing prestige beauty retailer.


• Colleen Pierce, CEO CPIERCE Strategies, who has more than 35 years of sales management experience with prestige beauty and advanced skincare brands.


• Ada Polla, Co-Creator of Swiss-based skincare line Alchimie Forever.


• Mary S. Ptak, Tradeshow Division Manager at Masterpiece International Ltd.