Daria Prochenka-Clochee
Co-founder and president of the natural cosmetics brand Clochee. In 2013, in a world before ecology was on everyones lips, and the word vegan brought on awkward smiles, she built the Clochee company and became one of the first brands of natural and vegan cosmetics in Poland, served in ecological packaging from the very beginning. Currently, the brand offers holistic care products, including 130 cosmetics designed for women, men, teenagers and children, including newborns. Many of them have won awards such as: Love Cosmetics Awards, Qltowy kosmetyk, Galmour Glammies, Instyle Best Beauty Buys, or Elle Beauty Awards, as well as the Estonian Buduaar Beauty Awards.
Agnieszka Gościniewicz - patient of the More Beautiful Life Foundation
I am an ordinary woman who for many, many years led a normal life. Work, home, two children and never enough time for myself. I never thought that I would get cancer and that it would change my life so much. Unfortunately, a parasite got into my well-organised world. I have been saying for some time that if a person stands on the edge of life and manages to get off that edge on the right side, life will be completely different. I went back to running because it was my true passion before I got ill. I also went back to walking in the mountains, high mountains, I went back to sailing, to traveling, I started diving, climbing rocks. Over these last few years, together with my parasite, I did a lot of interesting and amazing things. Even during the treatment, I promised myself that if I dealt with my parasite at least partially, I would have to get something good out of it, not only for myself, but also for others. First of all, I started saying aloud that I am oncological and that the parasite does not stop me from doing anything. If I can make even one ill person realise that cancer is not a death sentence, that it is possible to live with it actively and passionately - this is something I want to do for the rest of my life.
Hans Ingels - DIRECTORATE-GENERAL: Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission
Hans Ingels is heading the Unit responsible for the bio-economy, chemicals and cosmetics in the European Commissions DG for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. The unit also manages the EU legislation on CLP, fertilising products, toys, detergents, pyrotechnics, civil explosives, Good Laboratory Practice and drug precursors. Before this, he was the head of unit responsible for single market policy, mutual recognition, market surveillance and free movement of goods. Hans Ingels joined the European Commission in 1995 and spent most of his career on files related to the single market for products. He obtained a Law Degree (KULeuven – Belgium), a Degree in Notarial Studies (KULeuven - Belgium), a Postgraduate in Company Law (KUBrussel Belgium) and a Master Degree in European and International Law (VUBrussel – Belgium.
Kamila Król - Ministry of Development and Technology
From 2020 she worked at the Ministry of Development and Technology, the Department of Digital Economy - the Department of Digital Policy and Information, where she was responsible for project management and project products, primarily in the field of coordinating the operation of the Entrepreneur Help Centre (Centrum Pomocy Przedsiębiorcy - CPP), as well as project management in the field of education and communication and the development of e-payment services. Previously, she worked in the Department of Supervised and Subordinate Units and in the Department of Dialogue and Social Partnership - in the Craft Department. She dealt with the organisation and management of the support system for the implementation of projects related to the development of crafts and regional services as well as projects related to the development of vocational education. She was responsible for handling the legislative process, monitoring the legal status and jurisprudence as well as standards, recommendations, guidelines and opinions regarding the craft and the vocational education system. Her duties also included the implementation of tasks related to the projects of the Operational Program Digital Poland 2014-2020 co-financed by the European Union.
Janina Ochojska – Member of the European Parliament
MEP, humanitarian activist, founder of the Polish Humanitarian Action, one of the most outstanding representatives of civil society in Poland. She operated on three continents, present wherever there was a need to provide humanitarian aid, building access to water and the necessary infrastructure. In Poland, she created the campaign of feeding children in schools called "Pajacyk" and became an important voice representing disabled people and families of mentally disabled people. Since 2019, she has been a member of the European Parliament as a member of the European Peoples Party faction. She deals with the protection of human rights, migration and relations between the European Union and Africa, especially in the field of humanitarian and development aid. She supports all activities aimed at preventing and treating cancer in the EU. Janina Ochojskas many years of social activity have been recognised with many awards, including: the title of "Woman of Europe" awarded by the Commission of the European Communities (1994), the Pax Christi International Peace Award (1995), the award of the Atsuhito Nakata Foundation (1996), the Order of the Knight of the Legion of Honour awarded by the President of the Republic of France (2003), Fr. Józef Tischner award (2006), the Bene Merito distinction awarded by the Minister of Foreign Affairs (2009) and the Lech Wałęsa Award (2010). In 2011, she was awarded the Commanders Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by the President of the Republic of Poland.
Kaja Rybicka-Gut – Your Kaya
Co-founder of Your KAYA - a Polish brand of ecological menstrual agents and natural body care cosmetics. As Chief Brand Officer for five years, she has been successfully building and implementing a communication strategy for an inclusive brand that educates about menstruation, sex, mental health and general bodily aspects, as well as regularly supporting charitable causes that are close to her heart. Recognised, among others by Forbes magazine, she was distinguished twice in the ranking "30 before 30" - that is, on the list of young Poles who conquer the world. One of the successes of the Your KAYA brand in 2021 was winning the title of the "Socially Responsible Company of the Year".
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Andrew McDougall – Director, Mintel Beauty & Personal
Andrew is responsible for bringing life to Beauty consumer data, delivering insight and client service; as well as writing insightful content published on our BPC Platform. He is also one of the lead analysts on Future Of/Trends pieces with over a decade of experience working in the Beauty industry; and is one of the Mintel Little Conversation podcast hosts.
Marta Marczak - Branding expert
A marketing strategist for 19 years with a degree in sociology. She supports building strong, engaging brands by researching the changing cultural phenomena and consumer needs. Author of positioning strategies and product innovations for many leading brands in the FMCG sector; experienced facilitator of strategic and creative sessions; lecturer at the SAR Brand Strategy School.
Anna Bieluń – Ministry of Good Soap
At the company, she deals with numbers, papers, generating a billion ideas per minute, waking the rest of the crew with calls in the middle of the night, answering emails and working with everyone who wants to work with her. Former clinical psychology student, journalist and photographer by profession.
Małgorzata Cieloch – UOKIK
Director of the Department of Communication at the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection. More than 15 years of experience working with the media and 5 years – as a trainer at NGOs. Knowledge of legal regulations related to both the media as well as the competition and consumer protection. Recognised by public relations professionals with the Proton Award for Best Spokesperson for the promotion of consumer rights in the media.
Valery Gaucherandm – LOreal Polska
He gained experience in many markets around the world (France, Great Britain, Ireland, Mexico, Chile, Turkey and Vietnam), where he had the opportunity to work in various positions and departments. Valéry Gaucherand succeeded in all his roles thanks to his entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership. During his work in Vietnam, thanks to an innovative and ambitious digital and e-commerce strategy, sales more than doubled and the market share significantly increased. While developing the business, Valéry Gaucherand was also involved in LOreal For the Future activities, notably through programs to empower women and reduce plastic waste.
Róża Grafin von Thun und Hohenstein, MEP of Renew Europe and Poland 2050 Szymon Hołownia
A Cracovian, which also means being European. She has devoted her entire professional life to the idea of European integration. President of the Polish Foundation Robert Schuman (1992 - 2005). Head of the European Commission Representation in Poland (2005 - 2009). Since 2009, he has been a member of the European Parliament. Thanks to her involvement in the work in the European Parliament, we no longer have roaming charges in the European Union. She also successfully passed regulation introducing a common charger. He also deals with the regulations of the digital single market, product safety and circular economy. She recently became the Renew Group shadow rapporteur for the Ecodesign regulation for sustainable products. He currently works in three committees Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). She is also a member of the European Parliaments Commission of Inquiry to investigate the Pegasus affair. Four times awarded with the MEP of the Year award.
Agnieszka Plencler - Consumer Forum Foundation
Her mission and goal is to build a better quality of life and business. At the centre of her activities and interests is the consumer, who is and will continue to be an ever greater power to influence and shape the economy. It is conscious choices and the greatest power of influence - the consumer wallet - that to a large extent impact the standards, service quality and the position of organisations and companies on the market. She is a psychologist with experience in the field of marketing and social research, strategy and marketing communication. My passion and another area of activity is empowering women in business. I established the Consumer Forum in 2018.
Ireneusz Sudnik – Dr Irena Eris
Since 2009, he has been the General Manager of Dr Irena Eris. Since 2017, he has been associated with the Polish Union of the Cosmetics Industry where he serves as a Board Member. Previously, he worked for companies such as Pepsi Cola, International Paper, Kimberly Clark, Perfetti van Melle and HOOP, in which he held various directorial and managerial positions for 15 years. He was responsible for the preparation and implementation of strategies or "due diligence". He also has extensive experience in the area of mergers and acquisitions, operational management and financial management. He has extensive knowledge of sales and distribution, especially on the FMCG market. Whenever possible, he runs away from the city to the mountains, usually by bike. A lover of good and healthy food.
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Henryka Bochniarz – Confederation Lewiatan
Founder and Head of the Main Council of the Polish Confederation of Private Employers Lewiatan , the largest organisation of entrepreneurs in Poland. Member of the Supervisory Board of FCA Poland. Former Minister of Industry and Trade, philanthropist, promotes equality and diversity among management.
Isabelle Martin - Cosmetics Europe
Isabelle Martin since 2022 President of the Cosmetics Europe. She is also a Public Affairs Vice-President for the EMEA Region at the Estée Lauder Companies. Before joining the Estée Lauder Companies in 2003, she was Director for Legal and International Affairs at Colipa, the European Cosmetic Trade Association.
Moderator: Maciej Głogowski
Economic journalist; host and co-host of the one-hour morning economic programme Magazyn EKG on Radio TOK FM. Winner of prestigious awards for economic journalists (including Grand Press Economy, Władysław Grabski Award or the Confederation Lewiatan Award); 2014-15 member of the Chapter of the Economic Award of the President of the Republic of Poland
