Regional solutions: an interview with Ashland

While at in-cosmetics Korea in June, Personal Care had the opportunity to discuss in depth a range of topics with senior management at Ashland.

The company operates in over 100 countries and has developed over the course of nearly 100 years from an oil company to a pure global specialty chemistry business. 2018 was the first time Ashland had exhibited at the show, so we wanted to know they approach regional trends as well as the mega trends captivating the marketplace. 

At the table were: Vito Consiglio - group vice president of consumer specialties; Nelson Corda – general manager of consumer specialties, Asia Pacific excl China, Neil Astles – marketing manager Biofunctionals; Bella Bi – communications manager.

PC: The concept of ‘wellness’ is something we’re hearing a lot about currently. How does Ashland as a business approach this concept and how do Ashland’s ingredients help formulators with the wellness trend?

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