New York—HBA Global, a product development source for the personal care, fragrance, skin care and cosmetic industries, announced Dan Brestle will deliver a keynote speech on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Special Events Hall of the Javits Center in New York. Brestle is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and retired from the Estée Lauder Companies after more than 30 years in top leadership positions and presiding over its well-known portfolio of brands.
In his keynote speech, Brestle will pay tribute to the industry’s diverse founding icons, and will provide keen insight on the similarities between them and the challenges they faced and overcame. He will also provide a high level view of the opportunities that exist today and the issues that brands may confront including government regulation and the complexities in global business and digital communications.
“Brand building and globalization are on the minds of many in the industry and we are delighted to have someone with such deep roots in the business give such an important talk. Brestle’s keynote will provide inspiration and food for thought as attendees kick-off their HBA experience," said Jill Birkett, brand director, Beauty & Wellness.
During his tenure at the Estée Lauder Companies, he held numerous positions including chief operating officer (COO), where he was responsible for the company’s global operations and research and development, and presided over several brands, including Estée Lauder, Clinique and Pregascriptives. Since February 2002, Brestle has served on the Board at the Personal Care Products Council, the national trade association representing the global cosmetic and personal care products industry.
In addition to the Keynote Presentation, HBA’s Beauty Week™ will feature an extensive educational program addressing a wide range of marketing, product development, international business, skin care and sustainability topics. Programming and event highlights include the three-day Marketing & Technical Tracks, the two-day International and Green Tracks and the new Skin Care Track with the latest on anti-aging and skin health developments.
Complementing the educational agenda is an exhibit floor showcasing a full spectrum of products and services, including: private label, contract manufacturing, prestige and mass market packaging components, delivery systems, raw material and ingredient suppliers, including natural and organic, analytical and testing devices, biotechnology processes, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. There will also be a Finished Goods Pavilion as well as an RSVP and VIP lounge.
A new destination spot on the show floor will be the Trend Zone, featuring the HBA New Products Innovation Showcase with the latest from exhibitors and the Innovating Trends Showcase by Mintel. Also part of The Trend Zone will be the Trend Spot theatre featuring daily make-up demonstrations by celebrity make-up artist and beauty entrepreneur, Eve Pearl, and trend reports on color, fashion and more from forecasters such as Pantone and The Doneger Group.