Expert of the Week

Ronald Newman – Extensive expertise in commercialization of new chemicals and consumer products

Apr 28th 2023

Ronald Newman has a PhD in chemical engineering and chemical technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, London, UK, and a diploma in cosmetic science from the London College of Fashion.

Ronald Newman
Ronald Newman

He spent 17 years in the chemical industry leading multi-functional teams for the identification and commercialization of new chemicals, followed by 18 years working on the development and commercialization of new consumer products.

“I started my own consulting business in 2012 with the principal goal of providing ecologically sound product development to companies with the aim of commercializing new product based on renewable materials.”

He has also been a frequent contributor to “Household & Personal Care Today” technical journal writing articles about promising consumer product applications of renewable materials.

Ronald has strong expertise in renewable material sourcing and synthesis, essential oils and aroma chemistry, industrial and consumer product and packaging development using renewable materials, and fragrance delivery systems.


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