Martha van Arts

Martha Van Arts serves as the General Manager of Cosmetics New Zealand since February 2023, where responsibilities include overseeing communications, financials, stakeholder relationships, and international representation in Sunscreen Standards. As Co-Founder and Sustainability Lead at Skinnies since December 2010, Martha has driven product development and sustainability initiatives. Previous experience includes a 12-month tenure as General Manager at Apex Brands, where Martha facilitated a significant acquisition, and a directorial role at Van Arts & Co focused on client satisfaction and innovative advertising strategies. Early career roles involved product management at HJ Heinz Australia Ltd and international marketing at Heinz Wattie's New Zealand Ltd. Martha holds multiple degrees in Environmental Engineering and Microbiology from Massey University and participates in the Joint AS/NZ Standards Committee through Standards Australia.