Alex Davison (L’Oréal), Damian Mitsch (Accord), Tracey Raso (Revlon & Elizabeth Arden), Michael Edwards (Fragrances of the World).
Last month, Accord members from the beauty industry gathered for their first networking event of 2025 to celebrate the sector’s creativity and impact.
Alex Davison, CEO, L’Oréal Australia & New Zealand.
The evening featured insightful talks from distinguished guest speakers who captivated the audience with their expertise and passion. Alex Davison of L’Oréal delved into the essentiality of beauty, exploring its deep-rooted history across cultures and its powerful role in self-expression, identity and self-confidence.
Michael Edwards, Founder, Fragrances of the World.
We were also honoured to hear from Michael Edwards of Fragrances of the World, often hailed as the ‘perfume expert’s expert’. With his extensive knowledge, Michael transported attendees through the living history of fragrances, illustrating the intricate evolution of French and American perfumery. His insights left the audience with a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind every bottle.
Carol Kavurma (Look Good Feel Better), Gavin Blackburn (Accord Life Member, formerly Coty), Graeme Howard (Accord Life Member, formerly Revlon) and Clynton Bartholomeusz (Beiersdorf).
A special thank you goes to our event sponsors—Coty, Puig, and L’Oréal—whose generous support played a crucial role in making the evening possible.
Michael Edwards (Fragrances of the World) and Graeme Howard (Accord Life Member, formerly Revlon).Michael Edwards (Fragrances of the World), Graeme Howard (Accord Life Member, formerly Revlon), Erly Mifsud (Accord), Gavin Blackburn (Accord Life Member, formerly Revlon), Bronwyn Capanna (formerly Accord), Chris Short (Dominant), Greg Whiteley (Whiteley Corporation), Chris Pedersen (Accord Life Member, formerly Colgate-Palmolive).Kylie Pandey (Givaudan), Jennifer Semple (Accord), Ai San Beaumont (CHANEL), Rachel Duffy-Packer (CHANEL), Leanne Parodi (Puig), Peter Woodward (Coty), Craig Brock (Accord), Roberto Lievano (Givaudan).Rebecca Akhyani (Givaudan), Rajiv Chinniah (Coty), Emmerentia Wilding (Estée Lauder), Rosi Fernandez (La Prairie), Samantha Hass (L’Oréal), Ben Brander (Helios Health & Beauty), Stephanie Hollands (Accord), Catherine Oh (Accord).Alex Davison (L’Oréal), Carol Kavurma (Look Good Feel Better), Clynton Bartholomeusz (Beiersdorf), Peter Playford (Puig), Nadia Stone (Kenvue), Claire Smith (SC Johnson & Son), Tracey Raso (Revlon & Elizabeth Arden), Graeme Howard (Accord Life Member, formerly Revlon).Rosi Fernandez (La Prairie), Clynton Bartholomeusz (Beiersdorf), Emmerentia Wilding (Estée Lauder), Ai San Beaumont (Chanel), Rachel Duffy-Packer (Chanel).
