Claire Byrne

Claire Byrne is a seasoned professional in product development and innovation within the beauty and skincare industry, currently serving as Chief Innovation Officer and Strategic NPD Consultant at Trinny London since October 2018. With a strong background as Director and Product Development Consultant at Caïssa Beauty Limited from May 2018 to October 2020, Claire specializes in organic and natural skincare and colour cosmetics. Claire's previous experience includes significant roles such as Head of Product Development at Neal's Yard Remedies, where responsibility encompassed a five-year strategic NPD and innovation program, and Head of Innovation at Alliance Boots, driving innovation strategies for multiple beauty brands. Prior roles include Skincare Category Director at Oriflame Cosmetics, where Claire oversaw the long-term global skincare strategy, and a foundational position as Formulation Scientist at Boots. Claire holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Pharmacology & Physiology from the University of the West of England.