Azelis UK senior technical manager Astrid Bodard has taken over as President of the UK Society for Cosmetic Science (SCS) for 2026-27.
Bodard (pictured) succeeds Lake Chemicals’ innovation strategist Dan Whitby, who remains on the SCS Council as Immediate Past President.
She has nearly 20 years’ experience in the personal care industry having studied chemistry at the University of Bordeaux.
“I am particularly passionate about supporting member engagement, encouraging learning and mentoring opportunities, and strengthening international connections,” said Bodard.
“I am keen to help the Society evolve while staying true to its scientific foundations, ensuring members feel supported, connected and confident in navigating the future of cosmetic science,” she added.
Bodard will be succeeded next year as SCS President by 2026-27 SCS Vice President Amanda Isom, regulatory affairs director at Bloom Regulatory.
The other 2026-27 SCS Council members are as follows:
- Stewart Long - Honorary Secretary & Chair of Membership Committee
- Dr Tony Gough - Honorary Treasurer
- Daniel Campbell – Council Member
- Will Cook – Council Member
- Anne-Laure Fonteneau – Council Member & Chair of the IJCS
- Dr Majella Lane - Honorary Editor IJCS (Council Designate)
- Shanelle N. Menzies – Council Member
- Dr Barbara Olioso – Council Member
- Caroline Rainsford – Council Member
- Emma Catchpole – Council Member and Honorary Education Secretary
- Dr Gabriela Daniels – Council Member and Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee
- André Cury Reis – Council Member
- Nuria Lima – Council Member
- Nico Shaw Núñez – Council Member
- Rinki Pramanik – Council Member
- Monika Szymanska – Council Member
