Pierre Starck

Pierre Starck is an accomplished R&D Senior Manager for Personal Care at Unilever, with a focus on shampoo and hair care formulation projects, as well as leading the personal care colloid and characterization group. Since December 2007, Pierre has developed new technologies and formulation rules, contributing significantly to the superior performance of shampoo products. Previous roles include R&D Formulation Project and Resource Manager for both Oral Care, particularly the Regenerate Brand, and Home Care innovations in the laundry category. Pierre's background includes a postdoctoral fellowship in physical chemistry at the University of Melbourne and a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Bristol. Expertise encompasses surfactant and polymer formulation science, with key contributions to areas such as aeration, foam, and interfacial tension dynamics, alongside multiple patents.