Mark Nicmanis trained as a chemical engineer. He began his professional career in 1999 in Unilever’s R&D organisation, developing innovative products and processes. He spent several years working at Port Sunlight in the hair care division on aerosol products. In 2005, Mark moved to Cambridge, UK to work with leading technical consultancies (TTP and Cambridge Consultants) on the development of innovative products and packaging devices for corporate clients in the food, personal care and medical sectors.