Christian Umakakeba

Christian Umakakeba is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in regulatory strategy, particularly within the consumer care and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as Associate Director/Sr Manager of Regulatory Strategy at Beiersdorf since September 2019, Christian coordinates communication on evolving packaging regulations for local and global stakeholders, including affiliate companies La Prairie and Chantecaille, while acting as the primary contact with key regulatory organizations. Previously, Christian held the position of Associate Director Regulatory Strategy at Bayer, leading global regulatory efforts for sun care products and managing the regulatory strategy for the divestment of the Coppertone brand. Christian's earlier roles at Bayer included a variety of positions focused on regulatory affairs, with international assignments in Germany, Switzerland, and Mexico, alongside significant experience managing biotechnological product registrations in Brazil. Academic credentials include an MBA from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from USP - Universidade de São Paulo.