Samy Hamada

Samy HAMADA is an experienced R&D professional with a strong background in formulation and compliance within the cosmetics industry. Currently serving as R&D Director and Head of R&D and Compliance at Aesop since September 2014, Samy has previously held various managerial roles, including R&D Manager and responsible for R&D Laboratories at L'Occitane en Provence, focusing on natural and organic formulations. Samy possesses expertise in project management, cost optimization, and team leadership, with significant experience in product development for brands like Melvita and collaboration on projects for Chanel and Sephora. Samy's educational credentials include engineering in formulation from ITECH LYON, a Master's in organic chemistry from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, and additional training in diversity and inclusion from Melbourne Business School and ESSEC Business School.