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Our Experts
NUO brings together a network of recognized experts with strategic and hands-on experience across the full consumer health product lifecycle.
Each expert brings deep knowledge from industry, technical practice, regulatory engagement, product development, clinical science, quality, safety or commercialization.
They are not only advisors. They are practical problem solvers who understand how products are developed, reviewed, launched and managed in real market conditions.
Dr. Alain Khaiat
Research and Development
Ms. Le Chau Giang
R&D. Medical Affairs
and Product Stewardship
Dr. Siti Abdul Malek
Product Development
Dr. Milind Deore
Product safety & Toxicology
Mr. Roy Shyng
Regulatory Affairs
Ms. Margaret Chooi
International Business
Dr. Josh Ghaim
International Business
Research and Development
Dr. Diana Widyawati
Product Development
Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Sharon Rozenblat
Product Development
Ms. Azusa Sato
Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Alain Khaiat
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Brings over 40 years of expertise in personal healthcare product research and development.
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Served 25 years as Chief Technical Officer for leading multinational corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, across Europe, the U.S., and Asia Pacific.
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Built and led global R&D organizations with 1,000+ scientists across disciplines such as innovation, product development, clinical research, quality, safety, and regulatory affairs.
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Directed the development and global launch of thousands of consumer health products across all five continents.
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Holder and co-holder of 18 patents and author of over 20 scientific publications in the field.
Ms. Le Chau Giang
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Senior healthcare and consumer product expert with over 30 years of global experience and deep expertise in Asia, covering pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health supplements, cosmetics, and food.
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Deep expertise in regulatory engagement, healthcare policy development, market and consumer insights, end-to-end R&D, ingredients, formulation, technology, product safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and risk management. She spent 10 years at Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific R&D, where she held various leadership positions within the R&D organization, including serving as Vice President, R&D Asia Pacific. She later served for over 8 years as Vice President, Global Product Stewardship at Estée Lauder.
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Earlier in her career, she played a key role in developing healthcare policies within ASEAN and served as an ASEAN negotiator with major partners including China, Japan, Korea, the United States, and the European Union on technical barriers to trade and regulatory harmonization.
Dr. Siti Abdul Malek
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Former Associate Professor at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), where she served in the Food, Chemical, and Biotechnology Cluster for six years.
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Extensive training experience with both local and multinational food companies in areas such as food safety, hygiene, packaging, and shelf-life.
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Deep expertise in halal food policy and compliance, including auditing, certification, and regulatory development.
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Established the first ISO17025-certified Halal Analysis Laboratory in Malaysia (2012).
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Developed specialized training content such as Halal Ethics, Practical Approach in Halal Auditing, and Halal Food: A Practical Course on Forensic Sampling.
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Founder of the ASEAN Halal Working Group (2016) under the ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance, facilitating cross-border dialogue and policy collaboration with governments across the region.
Dr. Milind Deore
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Over 35 years of experience in toxicology across academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
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Former Global Head of Toxicology at Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, managing a team of 40–50 toxicologists worldwide.
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Led toxicology and safety risk assessments for consumer products, medical devices, supplements, and pharmaceuticals across global markets (US, EU, ASEAN, China, etc.).
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Recipient of the Jawaharlal Nehru Award (2002) for best Ph.D. thesis in India and Leadership Award from J&J in 2016.
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Inventor, author, and expert with 90+ scientific publications, including 31 peer-reviewed papers.
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Active expert committee member for USP, IPEC, EDANA, and nitrosamine risk forums.
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Frequent invited speaker at 18+ international conferences and mentor to numerous postgraduates.
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Currently Founder and Principal Consultant at ToxRemedies, advising on toxicology and regulatory strategy.
Mr. Roy Shyng
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33 years of regulatory affairs experience across both industry and government role at Health Science Authority of Singapore.
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Senior Regulatory Affair leadership positions at Kenvue, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer/Pharmacia, Astra, Quintiles.
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Senior Office at Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA). At HSA, led the regulatory harmonization task force to implement the ASEAN Regulatory Framework on Healthcare sector.
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Key contributor to digital transformation and global regulatory operations, including CAPA compliance, process automation, and CMC support for pharmaceutical products.
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Pioneered regulatory approval for Pharmacia’s first-in-man R&D lab in Singapore.
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Built the first regional RA support team at Astra and established an innovative regulatory unit at Quintiles, including RA CTA services.
Ms. Margareet Chooi
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Former International Vice President, Managing Director, Singapore, Philippine, Indonesia, Vietnam at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. – overseeing strategic direction, operational execution, and brand growth.
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Expert brand builder with 30+ years’ experience transforming and scaling consumer beauty brands across Southeast Asia.
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Advocate for social impact, spearheading breast cancer awareness initiatives and fundraising mammograms for low-income women in Singapore.
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Regional leader in business development, driving major market expansion efforts and earning recognition in The Straits Times for her work in regional business development.
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Mentor and inclusive leader, widely admired for fostering diverse empowered teams and elevating company culture.
Dr. Josh Ghaim
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Former Chief Technology Officer, Head of Research and Development of Global Johnson Consumer Health, with strategic influence across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and Asia-Pacific markets—bringing science-driven products to diverse consumers.
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As Chairman of the African Diaspora Network, he supports cross-border innovation, healthcare equity, and entrepreneurship throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Drives regional economic empowerment through Ignite Venture Studio, incubating health and wellness startups across North America and emerging markets.
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Frequent speaker and advisor at regional policy forums (e.g., UNGA, Africa Investment Forums, and ESG summits) advocating for self-care access and digital health equity.
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Serves on the board of Cue Health Inc., supporting the expansion of affordable diagnostic technologies with global relevance.
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Passionate about capacity building, mentorship, and STEM advancement across underrepresented regions and diaspora communities.
Dr. Diana Widyawati
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Pharmacist and regulatory affairs expert with over 25 years of experience in multinational pharmaceutical and consumer health companies across Asia Pacific.
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Held senior roles at Johnson & Johnson Indonesia (Consumer Division), Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific, and Bayer Pharmaceutical Indonesia, with expertise in regulatory strategy, compliance, and product commercialization.
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Global Halal Subject Matter Expert and Southeast Asia Lead for the Halal Council, specializing in Halal governance and certification standards for consumer health products.
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Experienced in Halal certification preparation, regulatory compliance, and market readiness, supporting companies across regional and international consumer health markets.
Dr. Sharon Rozenblat
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Over 20 years of leadership in biotechnology and R&D, with a focus on plant-based health innovations for both topical and ingestible use.
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Expert in bridging traditional medicine with modern science to develop effective, consumer-ready wellness products.
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Inventor behind 30+ patented or patent-pending technologies across the health and wellness sector.
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Proven track record in guiding global startups, joint ventures, and technology transfers to successful outcomes.
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International speaker and educator, sharing deep knowledge in herbal research and biochemistry at major industry events.
Ms. Azusa Sato
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Scientific and Regulatory Affairs expert with over 30 years of experience in the US-based cosmetics and consumer goods companies located in Japan.
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Former Head of Japan Product Safety, Claim Innovation and Regulatory Affairs at Estée Lauder Companies (Japan affiliate) with comprehensive expertise in Japanese cosmetics and quasi-drug regulations across the full product lifecycle including, but not limited to regulatory strategy, product/site registration, advertising claim innovation and risk/issue management.
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Extensive experience in external engagement with regulatory authorities and industry associations in Japan.
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Vice-chair of Toiletry, Cosmetics and Fragrance Committee in American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.