Ella joined Cornelius in 1998 as Cosmetic Lab Technician working in the newly created Cosmetic Applications Laboratory (CAL). The role involved preparing & testing cosmetic formulations. Ella studied at the London College of fashion gaining her Cert HE Cosmetic Science Diploma in 1999 & was promoted to Development Chemist. Working in CAL Ella was involved in formulation & testing of skincare, haircare, toiletries & hair dyes. Ella continued studying at The University of Hertfordshire and gained a HNC in Chemistry in May 2002.

Ella is now the Cornelius Technical Manager with responsibility for day to day running of the CTC (Cornelius Technical Centre). Ella is now heavily involved in the Coatings Lab working on paints, inks & dispersions as well as Cosmetics.

My loves are running, reading, music & yoga. My hates are the gym, tequila & coffee flavoured chocolates (you can just never tell them apart!) As I hate the gym I am always prepared to try less conventional sports.

I have tried Zorbing (rolling down a hill in a ball) & Kite Surfing (strapping oneself to a 12m kite & attempting to move over the sea in strong wind conditions). Next on my list is parachuting.