Celebrate good times

SCHWARZKOPF Professional kicked off a year of celebrations for its 111th birthday last month with a gala event in Munich, Germany, attended by more than 400 guests from around the world. Hans Von Bylen, executive vice president of Henkel; Tina Muller, corporate senior vice president, Henkel; and Norbert Koll, corporate senior vice president, Schwarzkopf Professional, hosted a night paying homage to the brand’s past and a preview of the innovation that can be expected in 2009. Said Colin Sillery, managing directory Schwarzkopf Professional UK: “The 111th anniversary is a great to enjoy the forward-looking vision of an industry that continues to show other businesses how to match creative and commercial success.”