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Busaraporn Samran

Busaraporn Samran

R&D Beauty and Well being CTIC SEA Lead

Summary

Driven R&D Lead at Unilever Thai Trading Limited, expert in cross-functional team leadership, innovative and translational science. Renowned for fostering creativity and demonstrating a unique blend of strategic research and passionate team guidance

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

R&D Lead - CTIC, TPL, Formulation Design - Deploy

Unilever Thai Trading Limited
2003.08 - Current

CTIC - Shaping Innovation - Gluta-Hya Serum burst.

  • Led innovative projects, driving product development and market success.
  • Fostered a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
  • Built belief in business opportunities and inspired business development.
  • Guided VSL BD and R&D teams on innovative products with new sensory experiences and impactful claims.
  • Defined precision marketing linked to cohorts, delivering excellent project mix and PET.
  • Revamped VSL's look for clearer architecture and functional differentiation.
  • Achieved outstanding business results for VSL TH since 2021 till now, outperforming Nivea in both functional performance (holistic superiority) and business results.


TPL/Formulation Development

  • Patented superior antidandruff formulation (ZnPTO and Climbazole), outperforming H&S.
  • Core technology in Unilever's products since 2010. Implemented in Thailand, Indonesia, SEA, China, LATAM, and more.


Food Supplement R&D SEA Lead

  • Established supplement capability for UNET and Olly.
  • Led Olly supplements in Asia, from ideation to launch.
  • Recognized as a powerhouse by UNET and Olly.


Deploy: Go-to-market execution and capability building.

  • Managed impactful communication assets for SEA launches in haircare, skincare, skin cleansing, and food supplements.
  • Developed influencer/KOL/Medfluencer programs to uplift communication, create desire, build credibility, and foster future partnerships.
  • Established a best-in-class MTI/KBS program and database for claims and communication inspiration and adaptation.


Education

Ph.D. - Polymer Science

Chulalongkorn University & Cambridge University
Thailand, UK
2001.04 -

Skills

    Research & Strategy

    Cross functional Team Leadership

    Concept to Launch

    Translational Science

    Diagnose & Solution

    Consumer Behavior

    Account Management

    Alternative Thinker

    Purpose & Passion & People

Interests

Major Foodie

Fashion

Timeline

R&D Lead - CTIC, TPL, Formulation Design - Deploy

Unilever Thai Trading Limited
2003.08 - Current

Ph.D. - Polymer Science

Chulalongkorn University & Cambridge University
2001.04 -
Busaraporn SamranR&D Beauty and Well being CTIC SEA Lead