2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE
Nicolas Lasbistes
Regional Director of Marketing APAC
dsm-firmenich
Nicolas Lasbistes combines a strong scientific foundation with business leadership to shape the future of beauty in Asia-Pacific. He holds a Master of Pure and Applied Chemistry from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Pure and Applied Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde. Leading the Beauty & Care marketing strategy for APAC at dsm-firmenich, he orchestrates regional market strategies that translate cutting-edge ingredient technologies into consumer-relevant solutions, leveraging extensive B2B and B2C marketing experience.
Through close collaboration with R&D, marketing, technical, and commercial teams, Nicolas champions innovation-to-market execution and brand positioning, establishing dsm-firmenich Beauty & Care APAC as a trusted partner for brands navigating the dynamic regional beauty landscape.
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