Meet the Team
Meet the Team at CTFA, the united voice behind South Africa’s flourishing cosmetic, toiletry, and fragrance industry. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to guide members through regulatory landscapes, advocate for responsible advertising, and align South African standards with global trends.
Adelia Pimentel
Executive Director
Leads the CTFA secretariat with extensive expertise in cosmetics regulation, government stakeholder negotiations (DTIC, DoH, SABS), international cosmetic alignment, and trade convergence.
Dershana Jackison
Technical and Regulatory Manager
Oversees technical and regulatory compliance assessments, artwork & labelling reviews, Compendium annex updates, SABS standards technical committees, and ingredient compliance support.
Samantha Lotkin
Membership Officer and Communications Co-Ordinator
Manages member onboarding, annual membership renewals, newsletters, portal communications, events coordination, and member helpdesk inquiries.
Dr Glen Malherbe
Head: Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Leads regulatory policy positions, Technical Committee (TCCOM) mandates, regional African regulatory convergence, and industry submissions to national and global bodies.
Connect With the CTFA Secretariat
Reach our Sandton office Monday – Friday for member support, CFS, and regulatory guidance.