Lincy Varghese

Lincy Varghese is an accomplished leader in the cosmetics industry, with extensive experience spanning research and development, product innovation, and quality control. She currently serves as a Senior Quality Control Specialist at Sally Beauty, where she leverages her deep technical expertise and strategic insight to ensure product excellence and operational efficiency. Over her career, Lincy has held key roles at major organizations including Mary Kay Global, Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp, and Celanese Corporation, consistently driving process improvements, reducing production risks, and fostering innovation.

Throughout her career, Lincy has demonstrated a unique ability to balance scientific rigor with people leadership. At BMSC, she increased R&D idea generation by 50% and improved formulation accuracy by implementing structured processes that supported creative innovation. While at Mary Kay, her work in early predictive testing and material characterization led to an 80% reduction in production and quality issues. She has a proven record of mentoring teams, bridging cross-functional collaboration, and translating complex technical data into actionable insights that propel business growth.

A lifelong learner, Lincy holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College and a Master of Science in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University. She remains actively engaged in emerging trends in cosmetics R&D, including rheology, tribology, AI sourcing optimization, and global product stability programs. Known for her strategic planning, complex project management, and commitment to excellence, Lincy combines technical expertise with a passion for empowering teams to achieve their full potential.

• Courageous Leadership

• Manhattan University - MS

• Young Scientist Award