The Personal Care Products Council has brought on Emily Manoso to serve as executive VP, legal and regulatory affairs, and general counsel, replacing Tom Myers who was tapped for president and CEO in December, the Washington-based trade group announced on 4 January. (Also see "PCPC Legal Head Tom Myers Steps Into President, CEO Role In 2024" - HBW Insight, 16 November, 2023.) Manoso most recently worked as a trial attorney for the US Department of Justice, but her appointment is a return to PCPC. “Manoso has a robust background in cosmetics and personal care products regulatory and legal issues, having previously worked as PCPC’s associate general counsel and staff counsel,” the US-based trade group explains in the release.
PCPC’s New Legal Head, Unilever’s K18 Acquisition, Lauder’s Skin Longevity Platform; Beauty Industry News
The Personal Care Products Council names Emily Manoso executive VP, legal and regulatory affairs and general counsel, replacing Tom Myers who has taken the group’s helm as president and CEO. Unilever acquires San Francisco-based hair care brand K18 for an undisclosed price. More beauty industry news.

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