Xianghong Yan
About Xianghong Yan
Xianghong Yan is a Senior Manager and Principal Scientist at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in skincare and cosmetics research.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Xianghong Yan holds the position of Senior Manager and Principal Scientist at Procter & Gamble. He has been in this role since 2014. Yan assumes crucial responsibilities, including joint skin science research with various authorities and leads credentialing activities for new initiative launches. He also partakes in presenting findings and new initiatives at academic meetings and launch events.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Before his current role, Xianghong Yan worked as Manager and Senior Scientist at Procter & Gamble from 2006 to 2014 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. Prior to that, he held the position of Researcher to Senior Scientist in R&D from 1997 to 2006, also in Kobe, Japan. Throughout these roles, he was deeply involved in consumer insight and product story design within the skincare and cosmetics industry.
Educational Background
Xianghong Yan’s academic foundation includes a Master’s degree in Engineering from Osaka University (1995-1997). He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Konan University, specializing in Skin Aging and Anti-Aging. His earlier education includes an undergraduate degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1987-1991) and time spent at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated High School.
Expertise in Skincare and Cosmetics
Yan has extensive experience in consumer insights and the design of product stories within the skincare and cosmetics industry. His professional activities involve collaborating with international authorities in skin science and obtaining their endorsements for new initiatives. His expertise extends to beauty care package design, ensuring products not only perform well but also appeal to consumers visually.
Academic and Industry Engagement
Xianghong Yan is actively engaged in the academic community and the industry at large. He frequently presents his research findings and product innovations at academic meetings and launch events. These presentations often involve detailed discussions about joint skin science research conducted with external authorities, showcasing his role in bridging the gap between science and market applications.