zeest_mediaHeather Naef-Owen: Driving Chemtec’s Expansion and Innovation in Ingredient Science
Los Angeles, CA—(Zeest Media) The beauty and personal care industry is evolving rapidly, requiring brands to navigate changing consumer expectations, regulatory requirements, and advancements in formulation science. At the center of this transformation is Heather Naef-Owen, Commercial Director of Chemtec, a division of Innospec, who is leading the company’s Los Angeles expansion to enhance ingredient innovation and support market needs.
Naef-Owen brings extensive expertise in market trends, regulatory compliance, and formulation science, positioning Chemtec as a leading provider of high-performance, sustainable ingredients across personal care, home care, nutraceuticals, and health sciences. Her knowledge of global regulatory shifts, consumer demands, and emerging technologies plays a key role in shaping Chemtec’s strategy and service offerings.
The Los Angeles expansion includes new facilities and an expanded team, reinforcing Chemtec’s commitment to scientific excellence and regulatory compliance. With a growing focus on plant-based and lab-engineered ingredients, Naef-Owen ensures brands have access to scientifically advanced, cruelty-free, and effective raw materials while addressing sustainability and performance requirements.
“At Chemtec, we are more than an ingredient supplier—we are a solutions provider,” said Naef-Owen. “Expanding our Los Angeles presence strengthens our ability to support brands developing innovative products in personal care, home care, beauty, and health sciences.”
The global beauty and personal care market, projected to surpass $600 billion, continues to demand scientific rigor and sustainable solutions. Chemtec is integrating AI, predictive modeling, and data-driven formulation techniques to help brands develop stable, high-performance products that meet evolving regulatory and consumer standards.
Naef-Owen’s leadership has also reinforced Chemtec’s partnerships with manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, ensuring brands receive comprehensive formulation support and regulatory guidance. By aligning scientific innovation with ethical ingredient sourcing, she is advancing Chemtec’s long-term goal of delivering sustainable, transparent, and high-quality solutions.
“In today’s increasingly informed market, transparency and innovation are essential,” Naef-Owen emphasized. “By integrating market insights, formulation expertise, and scalable product development, we help brands create standout products that align with industry demands.”
With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and technical excellence, Heather Naef-Owen continues to drive Chemtec’s expansion, equipping brands with the tools and expertise needed to navigate the evolving beauty and personal care landscape.
About Heather Naef-Owen
Heather Naef-Owen is a dynamic leader with a passion for transforming vision into reality through creativity, product development, and operational excellence. Her entrepreneurial journey began in early childhood selling reconditioned golf balls, custom confections, and health-conscious meal services. As a teen, she launched Teen Cosmetics, a retail store linked to a nonprofit, supporting youth confidence, earning the People Make a Difference award. Self-financed in the acceleration of her education, she earned her MBA to focus on business, marketing, and leadership, and has since specialized in business revitalization, optimizing profitability through team alignment, change integration, product innovation, market expansion, and supply chain efficiency. She has a keen eye for talent and leads Sales and Technical Service Managers, collaborating with global leaders to drive performance. With deep expertise in Personal Care and Food/Nutra ingredients, Heather manages the full product lifecycle—from raw material innovation to production, distribution, and sales—while building high-performing teams through strategic hiring, training, and development, fostering engagement and productivity.
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