Prior to Chanel, she worked for 13 years in various research positions at L’Oréal, in both the US and in France. At L’Oréal, she developed color cosmetics, skincare and toiletries products, for brands such as Lancôme, Maybelline, L’Oréal, Ralph Lauren, Garnier and Kiehl’s. She also spent two and a half years working in the L’Oréal Research and Development headquarters in Paris.
Her educational background includes bachelor’s in chemistry from Seton Hall University, and a masters of Cosmetics & Fragrance Marketing and Management from Fashion Institute of Technology. In addition to her focus in cosmetic science, she is a state board licensed Cosmetologist in New Jersey, a state board licensed Esthetician in New York. Eileen has also received Certificates of Completion in Women’s Leadership, Innovation, Sustainability, Management and Executive Education from Wharton, MIT, Harvard Business School, and Stanford.
Eileen is passionate about mentoring the next generation of cosmetic scientists who will have a great impact on the beauty industry in the years to come.
