Solange Mateo Montalcini

Senior Sector Group Manager

Jurbise, Walloon Region, Belgium

About

Experienced professional in the cosmetics field having worked in international projects ranging from regulatory to product communication to raw material sourcing with specialised partners. Knowledge and strong interest in sustainability issues. Proficient in four languages.

Experience

  • Cefic (Full-time · 11 mos)
    • Sector Group Manager
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Senior sector group manager
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • L'Oréal (15 yrs)
    • EU Public Affairs Manager
      Nov 2021 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      - Development and execution of public affairs strategies focusing on key chemical regulations and evolutions in bioeconomy and biotechnology successfully navigating complex and evolving regulatory landscapes. - Adapting communication to key audiences to simplify complex issues for non-expert stakeholders. - Manage strategic contacts with key stakeholders and policymakers in European institutions. - Advise and update senior management on public affairs issues and developed proactive strategies. - coordinate and lead internal working groups with key experts to inform strategy development. - Represent the company in key sectoral associations

    • International Transversal Protect Manager Claims - sustainability
      Feb 2017 - Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      Led the development and implementation of claim substantiation and international communication strategies for the Group’s sustainable development programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, consumer expectations, effective messaging, and developed procedures to ensure regulatory conformity across the group. - Served as a subject matter expert on sustainable claims, supporting public affairs teams in meetings with policymakers, representing the company in trade associations, and providing insights on evolving industry standards to leadership teams. - Advised on regulatory anticipation and strategy related to Sustainable Development communication issues, providing expert guidance to leadership teams (European Green deal, ISO). - Provided comprehensive support and training (drafting procedures, designing e-learning modules) to internal clients (marketing, laboratories, scientific directions) on SD communication best practices. - Contributed to natural cosmetic innovation projects as a project stream leader. - Maintained direct relationships with international certification bodies.

    • International Raw Materials Manager
      Oct 2013 - Aug 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Identified and sourced innovative technologies and biological actives from specialized suppliers, cultivating strong partnerships as a privileged client. - Managed strategic collaborations with suppliers, coordinating raw material evaluations and liaising with internal laboratories to integrate innovations into downstream formulation projects. - Anticipated ingredient trends, evolving regulations (e.g., Nagoya Protocol), and sustainability needs, contributing to internal procedures that support business stability and strategic launches.

  • Internship Department of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs L'Oréal S.p.A at L'Oréal
    Jan 2010 - Jul 2010 · 7 mos

    -Editing and approval of press and marketing material -Critical evaluation of claims on the basis of scientific literature and in-house laboratory investigations. -Preparation of scientific dossiers for marketing departments -Approval of product Legal Labelling and Artwork -Cosmetovigilance -Customer Care

  • Volunteer at Oxford University Museum of Natural
    Aug 2007 - Oct 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    -Communicating specific scientific concepts with museum visitors of all ages -Designing and running activities exploiting museum collections as part of the Family Friendly programmes.