Hey there, I’m Tumi… a seasoned chemist and product development connoisseur in the Beauty & Wellness industry.

Innovation and moving things forward is my passion. With over 14 years’ experience in global product development, formulation, and compliance, my career has touched every stage of the end-to-end NPD process: from formulating for heritage and luxury brands, to managing agile critical paths for global launches, to working through the nuances of global compliance, to initiating clinical trials or market research, to strengthening QMS protocol, and consulting with scaling brands who want to bring meaningful, compliant, and profitable innovations to market.

After graduating with a BSc in Cosmetic Science, I began my career working for manufacturing companies creating formulations for brands like REN, Omorovicza, Liz Earle, The Body Shop, and The White Company. I later pivoted into ingredient sales before finding my home in product development.

I’ve overseen product pipelines as both a contractor and in-house leader, bringing more than 150 products to market, with several award-winning launches. My expertise lies in translating consumer insights into innovative products, guiding teams across R&D, regulatory, and validation to deliver launches that are scientifically robust and commercially successful.

Alongside my professional roles, I serve as Social Secretary on the Society of Cosmetic Scientists council, and hold memberships with the British Beauty Council and CEW UK.

I’m also a regular contributor & speaker at industry facing events; using my voice to spark new thinking around sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity in beauty.

In short: I know the language of cosmetic science, the realities of manufacturing, and the priorities of both brands and consumers.

Whether formulating, developing, or storytelling, I help brands turn ideas into future-facing products that resonate and perform.