Caren Dres-Hajeski
Senior Vice President – Personal Care, Marketing & Technology
“Acme-Hardesty by far has the best corporate culture that I have experienced in my career. I am proud to be a part of this amazing and rapidly expanding organization.”
Caren Dres-Hajeski
Caren Dres-Hajeski joined Acme‑Hardesty in March 2018 to lead and grow the company’s Personal Care business, bringing deep specialization in the personal care market to the organization. She now serves as Senior Vice President, Personal Care, Marketing & Technology, reflecting her expanded leadership responsibilities and strategic impact across the business.
In this role, Caren leads the Personal Care business unit while also overseeing marketing and research and development, ensuring strong alignment between innovation, commercialization, and market strategy. Her expertise in global marketing strategy and the commercialization of specialty ingredients makes her a key member of Acme‑Hardesty’s Senior Leadership Team.
Caren brings more than 25+ years of experience in the personal care industry. Prior to joining Acme‑Hardesty, she served as Global Marketing Director at Vantage Specialty Ingredients, where she led global marketing initiatives focused on strengthening product portfolios and revitalizing product lines. Caren is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and Cosmetic Executive Women.