British personal care ingredient maker Stephenson has appointed Simon Corner as its commercial director, effective immediately.
In his new role at the soap base specialists, Stephenson, Corner will lead the commercial strategy, focusing on expanding global partnerships, accelerating growth within key markets, and strengthening its position as a trusted innovation partner in personal care.
His extensive experience across distribution, manufacturing, and strategic commercial leadership will further enhance Stephenson’s ability to deliver value-driven, sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.
Corner brings with him nearly 20 years of senior commercial and leadership experience within the speciality ingredients sector; most recently, he served as affiliate manager for Northern Europe at Oleon.
At Oleon, Corner was responsible for driving regional growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence across Northern Europe.
Prior to this, Corner spent more than three decades at Kerfoot, culminating in his role as commercial director.
During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s commercial strategy, leading high-performing teams, and delivering sustained revenue growth across multiple market sectors.
"I’m delighted to be joining Stephenson at such an exciting time for the business. Stephenson has a strong heritage, a reputation for innovation, and a clear commitment to sustainability,” he said.
“I look forward to working with the team to drive growth, build meaningful partnerships, and support customers in bringing high-performance, responsible personal care products to market.”
Visitors to in-cosmetics Global in Paris, France on 14-16 April can connect with Corner in person at stand 3H121.
