Cosmetic Connections 2011 Quebec City was a great success and would not have been possible without our wonderful guests, speakers and sponsors.We look forward to seeing everyone again at our 2012 Cosmetic Connections Annual Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, at the beautiful Queen's Landing Hotel from Wednesday September 12 to Friday September 14, 2012.
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Cosmetic Connections 2011 is sponsored by:
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Javier San Juan |
Keynote Speaker Mr. Javier San Juan has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal Canada since April 2006, subsequent to a 17 year career path within the L’Oréal Group. He now manages the 7th most important business subsidiary of the multinational in the world, one of the most flourishing of the 130 other group holdings. L’Oréal Canada employs more than 1200 persons and has 3 establishments in the greater Montreal region, including the head office, the distribution center and a high performing manufacturing plant servicing more than 40 countries in the world. Mr. San Juan took on the mandate of developing, at a rate twice as fast as the cosmetic market, the Group’s diversified brands. Whether originating from Europe, like Lancôme, Yves Saint-Laurent, Giorgio Armani and L’Oréal Paris, or from North America like Maybelline New York, Redken and Kiehl’s, or from Asia like Shu Uemura, these brands offer in Canada products to consumers from such diverse worlds as luxury, professional salons, pharmacies and mass distribution. This diversity allows, according to Mr. San Juan, L’Oréal Canada to accomplish its mission: ‘to improve the quality of life of our consumers, giving access to beauty day after day, within the reach of every woman and every man’. With his vast experience in the personal care product industry, Mr. San Juan is sure to bring a unique international perspective on advancing the interests of our industry and in the important work of our Association. |
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Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir |
Great Traits with Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir Great Traits Inc. is a company that inspires possibility and excellence. Founded by Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir in 2008, Great Traits engages people to be champions in their own lives. Connecting individuals, teams and organizations to the fundamentals of achievers, leaders and legacy, they drive performance and reach best results. Mark Tewksbury is the star athlete who burst out of the water at the Barcelona Olympics; an Olympic Champion with gold, silver and bronze medals in hand, numerous awards, and inductions into three major Halls of Fame. Debbie Muir is one of the Olympic movement’s most winning coaches. The ‘Coach of the Coaches’ for the Canadian team at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, as well as an instrumental member of Own the Podium, Debbie shares her experience and talent in leading individuals, professionals and organizations from all over the world to achieve their optimum performance. |
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Francine Lamoriello |
Understanding China; The People, The Regulatory Climate, Challenges and Opportunities Francine Lamoriello joined the Personal Care Products Council in January 2006 as Executive Vice Prior to joining the Council, she focused on developing strategies for a wide range of U.S. and multinational companies to achieve their international trade policy and business objectives. Lamoriello also served as Director for European Internal Market Affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce. |
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T. Howard Mains |
What the NGOs are Doing in Ottawa Howard Mains has more than 25 years of combined public service, business and consulting experience, affording him the distinctive ability to implement highly effective government relations strategies for private sector clients. His experience includes directing or leading a variety of public affairs strategies – ranging from grassroots lobbying, to industry-wide advocacy efforts, to government relations campaigns that build awareness and support for client issues. Prior to joining TACTIX in 1998, Howard was a member of the environmental and public affairs practice groups of Burson-Marsteller and National Public Relations. From 1985 to 1989, he served on the staff of Hon. Paul Dick, Minister of Public Works and Government Services. |
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Helen Ryan, |
Reorganization at Health Canada Helen Ryan is currently acting as the Director General of the Consumer Product Safety Directorate of Health Canada, where she is responsible for administration of programs related to the safety of consumer products and cosmetics, as well as for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. She joined Health Canada last October to manage the newly created consumer product safety Risk Assessment Bureau. Prior to joining Health, she worked with Environment Canada where she led work on the oil and gas sector on issues such as climate change, oil sands and the fuel quality. Prior to joining the federal government, Helen worked for the Region of Ottawa-Carleton and for the provincial government in Ontario in environmental protection and land use planning. |
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Media Panel - Dealing with Media Scrutiny There has recently been increased scrutiny over the labelling of natural and organic personal care products. The result, as we saw earlier this year, can damage your brand and business, unless you are prepared. In this new heightened environment of consumer-exposé media, even some of the best marketing designs will put you and your brand on the hot seat. This panel of seasoned experts will help you better understand how you can mitigate the risk and avoid being in the eye of the media storm! |
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Fragrance Caucus Changes in fragrance labelling are expected as Health Canada reviews the Cosmetic Regulations. If you sell fine fragrances or your products include fragrances, you need to be on top of this important issue! Please join us on Friday, September 9th from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Co-chaired by Anne Tillman-Graham of Quadrant Cosmetics and Jeffery Wagstaff of JBS Consulting,our Caucus, Jennifer Abril of IFRA North America (International Fragrance Association) and Francine Lamoriello of the Personal Care Products Council will give us an update on how the issue of fragrance labelling is developing in the US. |
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS |
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In the event you are unable to secure a room at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac due to the high rate of capacity, we have recommended some hotels in the area that are within walking distance to the Frontenac. Please contact Michele Davis for more information. To reserve a room at the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac,, please call the Fairmont’s Global Reservations Centre toll free at 1-800-441-1414 |
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Porter Airlines is offering the CCTFA 2011 Conference attendees a 15% discount on all fare classes. Porter offers, free in-flight snacks and beverages (including beer and wine). The discounted fares are available from September 5 –September 12, 2011. Please book online at www.flyporter.com or call 1- 888-619-8622 using the promo code CCTF15. |
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SPONSORSHIP |
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| Be a recognized leader in the industry and sponsor a portion of this years Conference. Your support is an integral part of the success of the CCTFA Annual Conference. |
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QUESTIONS? |
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The Annual CCTFA Conference is Exclusive to Members. For more information about CCTFA's Conference 2011, please contact Michele Davis, Manager Member Services and Events at 905-890-5161. |
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Last Year's ConferenceCONFERENCE 2010 - Toronto"Global Connections - Global Solutions"CCTFA's Annual Conference in September 2010 was a great success. The annual two day event featured the following speakers: Dan Brestle - Chair, Personal Care Products Council (keynote)
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CCTFA's 2010 Conference would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors: Avon Canada |
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