Meet our team
Annabelle Personeni
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Qualifications: Engineer’s degree, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Food Technology. Master [D.E.A – Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies], Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Skin Care Specialist with 35 years extensive product development experience ranging from conventional, mass market to boutique natural formulations.
Having a background in biochemistry, as well as a training in visual art, I am an engineer with a unique combination of scientific skills, creativity, and visual literacy to create novel and innovative product concepts.
Technical and scientific experience with extraction of plants material, chemical analysis of active compounds to product formulation and production scale-up, design of clinical test for product evaluation and claim support
Career achievements: Akin [Natural Skincare and Haircare] I formulated the first natural 24 hours roll-on deodorant in Australia.
JSHealth Skincare: Pro Collagen Vitamin Serum and Luminous Vitamin Oil won 2022 Global Green Beauty Award
Alcapoc Natural Skincare: Divinity Elixir won 2022 Best of the Green Edit Award, as well as 2022 Editor’s Choice Award, Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards. Jora Face Oil won 2022 Editor’s Choice Award, Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards
Goto Skincare: Much Brighter Skin and Much Plumper skin has made Meccas best sellers list
Jena Ngatupuna
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
Qualification: Dipolma in Graphic Design.
Procurement and sourcing specialist with over 12 years experience. A demonstrated history in the consumer goods industry.
Product Manager for Akin [Natural Skincare and Haircare] and Dr Lewinn’s from 2016 to 2018. Managing new product development from production, timelines, packaging and cost of goods. Lead sourcing for packaging for Dr Lewinn’s update in 2017.
Possesses a unique set of skills including Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Product Development, Procurement Management - strong purchasing experience and a dynamic flair for upcoming and innovative packaging trends.
Experienced managing all aspects of product/production development and optimizing cost of goods with a proven track record of successful launches in various channels
Duplo
HR MANAGER
Over 2 years experience in HR management.
Generally speaking, I do have the best looking hair in this office. I maintain a high level of standard in everything I do - from making sure everyone stays on task [the task - giving me enough pats]. I aslo offer staff a wellbeing programme, like show them how to relax aka taking naps during work hours.
I like to ensure the staff at UW Collective have the right tools to make great products for my Fur/Hair!