Nobuaki Uehara Matsuoka
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CHAKS Cosmetic Design & Services PTE LTD
Bio
Nobuaki Uehara Matsuoka is a globally recognized leader in the beauty and personal care industry, with over 25 years of transformative experience across innovation, leadership, and cross-cultural business development. He currently serves as CEO of CHAKS Cosmetic Design & Services, a pioneering cosmetic CDMO based in Singapore, where he is spearheading industry-leading innovations that bring brand owners' visions to life.
Under his visionary leadership, CHAKS was named one of Asia's Best Companies of the Year 2024. Nobuaki himself was honored as "Business Leader of the Year" at the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2024, with his recognition featured in Forbes, Gulf News, and other global media. He is also profiled in Britishpedia's 2024 Successful People in Singapore, spotlighting his impact on Singapore's economy and society through innovation and excellence.
Prior to CHAKS, Nobuaki held a distinguished career at Procter & Gamble as R&D Director Principal Scientist, where he played a central role in the global success of brands like Pantene. He published 49 global patents in hair and skin science, uncovering consumer desire mechanisms at a molecular level. His work earned him accolades, including the Technology OƯicer Award and One Asia Leadership Award.
Beyond corporate success, Nobuaki is a respected humanistic thought leader. He mentors emerging leaders and fellows across sectors & life stages, and advocates for holistic life re-design based on his experience- what he calls a “life reboot” at age 50. He serves as Past President and Advisory Board Member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Singapore (SCSS) and as a Board Advisor to Cosmetic Design Asia.
Nobuaki is redefining how beauty can create value- not just on skin, but in society as a catalyst for human connection and systemic change. He is, above all, a leader who opens the next door with both structure and soul.
Personal Quote:
“Leadership blends structure and soul, uniting innovation, empathy, vision, and purpose to create workplaces that inspire joy, unity, and meaning. Success begins with gratitude and the intent to create impact daily. - Nobuaki Uehara Matsuoka”