About this event
Presented by Stepan: Shower care innovation extends beyond traditional body wash. Join Stepan to explore market trends, emerging product formats and sensory-driven formulation strategies that help create memorable cleansing experiences across the full shower routine.
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Maryana Gogol is a Consumer Product Chemist at Stepan Company with five years of experience in the personal care industry. She brings a strong technical background in personal care formulations, product development, and troubleshooting, with hands-on experience addressing formulation challenges and developing effective solutions. Maryana holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Loyola University.
Renata Butikas is the Global Marketing Manager, Personal Care at Stepan Company. Building on over 7 years of hands-on experience in formulation, as both a chemist and R&D manager in the Consumer Products Product Development group, Renata now leverages her deep technical expertise to inform strategic marketing initiatives and guide the development of science-backed messaging that resonates with formulators and brand partners. Renata holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from North Central College.
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