Akemi Ooka

Akemi Ooka

CEO

Description
With over 25 years of CPG experience, from Fortune 500 companies to small startups, Dr. Ooka’s experience ranges from product development to sourcing and supply chain transformation. Akemi led chemical procurement at Clorox, formulation and fragrance development at method, and product development and commercialization at J.R. Watkins. Her experience includes procurement, product development, and commercialization activities across personal care, home care, and FDA and EPA-regulated categories. Dr. Ooka holds a B.A. in Chemistry from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UCLA. Email: aooka@independentbeauty.org Cell: (415) 309-0689
Société
Independent Beauty Association (IBA)

Speaker on

Beauty Tank: Makeup/Haircare Category

Beauty Tank Contest
03/04/2026 | 14:30 - 15:15