Meet the Team.
A passionate and dedicated team.
Marie and Florence have previously worked in locations ranging from London to Hong Kong. While they are both from different industries, they share a similar approach to business, with a like-minded view on providing efficient solutions and ensuring agility so that businesses can adjust rapidly to the ever-evolving environment.
Victoria and Florence have both worked in the Beauty industry for 25 years +, specifically in New Product Development. They have been trained across both corporate and entrepreneurial brands, enabling them to understand how to get things done by following the right processes while also pushing boundaries with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Coming together under one roof allows them to join forces and provide best services and expertise to boost business efficiency and success.
"Our approach is rooted in excellence and a commitment to delivering high-quality results."
The Team.
"Commited to Excellence”
I have more than 20 years of experience in the Fashion & Beauty sector, with a focus on project management and product development. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered complex projects and achieved success for entrepreneurial brands.
I have had the opportunity to work for innovative start-up companies that have brought about transformative changes. During my time with these companies, I led with launches of well-known brands like Soap & Glory, Soaper Duper, Beauty Pie, and Gallinée by Dr. Marie Drago, Mirror Water by Estée Lalonde, MZ Skin by Dr Maryam Zamani, Bheue Beauty. Member of the Société Francaise de Cosmétologie.
I am passionate about creating and implementing processes using established frameworks.
I firmly believe that with a well-crafted plan, any goal can be accomplished.
"Making Things Happen”
My professional journey began as a buyer for major players in the United Kingdom and China where I have gained extensive experience in various aspects of the product development process, including creation and design, project management, negotiation, and manufacturing.
Driven by my passion for the food and beverage industry, I co-founded and successfully managed a chain of Rotisserie take away shops/restaurants in Hong Kong for over a decade. This venture allowed me to hone my skills in entrepreneurship, marketing, and customer service.
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Throughout my career, I have gained valuable international experience in highly demanding environments, managing various aspects of companies and projects from start to finish.
As I am relocating to Dubai, I am eager to utilize my passion and experience in Food and Beverage entrepreneurship to benefit companies in the region.
"Bringing Innovation to Life”
Over the last 18 years of my career, I have been developing award winning, sustainable products & innovation across premium haircare, natural skincare & spa categories, for brands such as OSKIA London, Espa, Toni&Guy & Label.m. I'm passionate about project management, the NPD process and all things beauty and can't wait to bring my knowledge and ideas to the projects and brands we are working with here at Collateral Projects.
Having always been interested in health & beauty from within, I am also a qualified holistic Nutrition & Wellness Coach. During the pandemic (and a move to Amsterdam from the UK),
I set up a Health Coaching business to support clients to lead healthier lifestyles and glow from within, whilst also launching a skincare product of my own earlier this year.