Speaker profile
Virginia Hill
Virginia Hill, M.S, RAC (US) boasts 26 years of compliance and strategic experience within the cosmetic and international nutritional product sector. With a vast regulatory foundation across 70+ countries globally, she currently serves as the Director of Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs at Wella Company, based in Calabasas, California. In this role, Virginia oversees North American regulatory and advocacy activities for renowned hair retail and professional brands, including Clairol and Sebastian. Additionally, in her role as the regulatory point of contact for global OPI nail products, Virginia harnesses her leadership acumen, business expertise, and collaborative skills to ensure seamless compliance. Her past roles include leadership positions at Pharmavite, Abbott Nutrition, and Herbalife.
Virginia earned a BA in Integrative Biology and a minor in Spanish Languages and Literature from the UC, Berkeley, an MS in Regulatory Science, and is pursuing a doctorate from the USC’s School of Pharmacy. Additionally, she is Regulatory Affairs Certified (US) and holds certificates in Regulatory Affairs and business.