Dr Leyla Boumghar-Bourtchai (Pharmd

Dr Leyla Boumghar-Bourtchai (PharmD, PhD) serves as the Vice President of Product Development Asia at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., where responsibilities include leading skincare and hair care product development across various brands in the Asia region and facilitating collaboration among global and regional teams. Prior experience includes key roles at Reckitt, where Dr. Boumghar-Bourtchai held positions such as Chief Science and Innovation Officer and Vice President of Nutrition Asia, managing extensive R&D operations and innovation pipelines. Contributions to the industry also extend to significant roles at Danone Nutricia and H&H Group, with a strong focus on consumer-centric product development, clinical research, and strategic partnerships. Educational achievements include an MBA in Innovation, a PharmD, and a PhD in Molecular Biology, alongside various leadership and clinical studies management qualifications.