Commercial Director : Mr John A Staton M.A.I.P.(Dip). M.A.I. Ex. (Dip) C.V. Analytical Services: Mr. Craig Dennyson B.Sc. C.V. Formulation Development Manager : Mr George Orban B.Sc. UNSW C.V.
John Alexander Staton M.A.I.P.(Dip). M.A.I. Ex. (Dip) EDUCATION: 1963 Completed NSW Leaving Certificate 1969 Graduated Biology Certificate 1973 Graduated Packaging Diploma 1985 Graduated Diploma in Export Management MEMBERSHIPS Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists - Life Member and Past President EMPLOYMENT August 1990 - Present I am also currently a DIRECTOR and 50% owner of Dermatest Pty. Ltd. which is engaged in providing an extensive range of dermatological tests for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Tests include a full SPF testing facility, Repeat Insult Patch Tests and Cumulative Irritancy Tests. Dermats is one of only two facilities offersing such services in Australia. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT PUBLICATIONS and PATENTS Papers : "Australian Tea Tree Oil - A Versatile Natural Material for Cosmeceuticals" "Instrumental (In-vitro) UVA Measurement and Validation" "Determining the Contribution of Individual Active to SPF - a Proposed Methodology” Poster at IFSCC Congress, Orlando Florida, USA 2004 "Insecticides don't kill lice but Formulations of Insecticides do!". "Country by Country Comparison of Key Parameters in National SPF Testing Protocols" International Symposium on Photoprotection Test Methodologies Sydney 2006 “Tools for Anti-ageing Claims Support” In-Cosmetics Bangkok Nov 2008 : Published Personal Care Magazine Asia Pacific Nov 2008. “Validation of UVA In-vitro Testing” Sun Protection Symposium London June 2009 “Efficacy Testing of Skin Whitening Products” In-Cosmetics Singapore Oct 2009.
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Mr George Orban B.Sc. UNSW Formulations Development Manager :
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1978 Higher School Certificate (De La Salle College, Ashfield)
1983 Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry - UNSW)
WORK EXPERIENCE 1999 (March 8) &endash; Present: TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES Technical Consultancy Services (TCS) is a consulting laboratory assisting many large and small companies in Research and Development, stability studies and analytical method development, specialising in pharmaceutical, veterinary and therapeutic products. Through its associated company Dermatest, sunscreens are developed and tested for their Sun Protection Factor (SPF). TCS does not market its own products nor does it have a production facility.
Formulation Development Manager: Responsibilities include formulation of new products, preparation and monitoring of stability batches, liaison with clients and suppliers, organisation of external testing as required (e.g. microbiological testing and efficacy studies) and maintenance of documentation. 1995 (November 20) - 1998 (November 13) : C.P. TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD. C.P. Technologies was a contract filler of aerosol and liquid products. Two of its major customers were Sabre Corporation ("Fudge" brand of products) and Pearson's Products. CPT was also a supplier of hair care products to a number of different salons. It won an industry award in 1997 for its use of "Pecap" technology. The company appointed an Administrator to handle its financial affairs in July 1998 and went into liquidation in November 1998. Technical Manager Responsibilities included Research and Development, generation of all documentation relevant to batch manufacture and production runs, troubleshooting of batch and production problems, providing assistance to customers on regulatory affairs (e.g. Poisons Schedules, Dangerous Goods Codes), regular liaison with customers and suppliers on Technical and Quality issues as well as various "routine" Quality Control functions. Major achievements include the formal establishment of the technical function at C.P. Technologies and successful launches of products in compressed gas and "Bag-In-Can" systems.
1994 (April 18) - 1995 (November 10): AEROPACK AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. Aeropack Australia is also a contract filler of aerosol and liquid products. Some of its major customers included, at the time, Helene Curtis, Lever-Rexona, Australian Grocery Holdings (Coles Supermarkets) and Bristol Myers. Technical Manager: Responsible for all technical functions including Quality Control of batch concentrates and finished products, troubleshooting of batch and production problems, some Research and Development work and liaison with customers and suppliers on various technical and quality issues.
Major achievements include the improvement of documentation procedures and the introduction of raw material lot numbering. 1989 (July 3) -1994 (March 31): RECKITT & COLMAN PRODUCTS PTY.LTD. (Formerly Samuel Taylor) Employed by Reckitt & Colman in various capacities between 1989 and 1994. 1989-90 Product Development Chemist Responsible for Laundry Care products, particularly Ironing Aids and Presoakers. 1991-92 Quality Control Supervisor - Aerosol Laboratory Responsibilities included processing of consumer complaints, troubleshooting of batch and production problems, liaison with suppliers on quality issues and monthly reporting of laboratory activities to senior management. 1992-93 Mixing Area Supervisor - Aerosol Factory Responsibilities included arranging work for compounders according to production schedules and ordering of bulk solvents and propellants. 1993-94 Product Development Scientist Responsible for Disinfectants, Hard Surface Cleaners, lavatory care and issues relating to Formaldehyde replacement in formulations. The disinfectant work required familiarity with the Therapeutic Goods Act. Courses undertaken at Reckitt & Colman include: - The New Supervisor, - Train the Trainer, - Effective Business Presentations, - Interviewing and Selection Skills.
Major achievements include the successful launch of a number of products including reformulated aerosol and liquid "Fabulon" and the revamped "Pine-O-Cleen" range. 1984 (August 27) -1989 (June 16) : S.C.JOHNSON & SON PTY LTD Product Development Chemist: Responsible for development and maintenance of various household products including air fresheners, laundry care, lavatory care and insecticides. This also included responsibility for registration of insecticide products with various Government departments. Major achievements include the launch of the "Protector" (now "Raid") dry spray insecticides and the successful preparation of registration packages for various new and existing insecticide products.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - Member of the Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists since 1995. -With the exception of Technical Consultancy Services, the abovementioned companies have all been members of the Aerosol Association of Australia. Languages spoken (other than English) include fluent Hungarian and some knowledge of German.
Craig Dennyson B. Sc. University of Stellenbosch Stellenbosch, South Africa Bachelor of Science (Food Science, Biochemistry) 1999
- More than five years varied laboratory experience, both technical and analytical in a range of industries, with extensive hands-on production experience. - Thoroughly proficient in HPLC, GC, GC/MS, AAS and a wide range of modern instrumentation operation, calibration and resolving of technical problems. - Excellent analytical and documentation skills, with a proven record of working accurately under pressure, within strict laboratory policies.
- South African Bureau of Standards ISO 9002(Quality systems &endash; Model for quality assurance in production, installation and servicing) - South African Bureau of Standards HACCP - The implementation and management of a hazard analysis and critical control point)
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