Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability Resources
With over 20 years of CPG experience, from Fortune 500 companies to small startups, Akemi’s experience ranges from product development to sourcing and supply chain transformation. Akemi led chemical procurement at Clorox, formulation and fragrance at method, and was VP of Product at J.R. Watkins, overseeing development, quality, regulatory compliance, claim support, and manufacturing for personal care, home care, and OTC remedies. She now heads up IBA’s supply chain and sustainability program, supporting small to medium-sized businesses in the beauty sector. Akemi holds a B.A. in Chemistry from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California at Los Angeles.