Current Executive Board
Madame Chair: Maria Rylott-Byrd
Vice Chair: Rachel Robertson
Secretary: Margaret Walsh-Shearer
Treasurer: Marek Harder
Education Commission head: Rene Serbon
Project manager and IT administrator: Ralph Hill
The current Executive Board of I.A.C. (as of May 12th, 2025) is led by Madame Chair Maria Rylott-Byrd and Vice Chair, Rachel Robertson. Both Mrs Rylott-Byrd and Mrs Robertson have extensive careers in professional skin care and are recognised within the international skin care community for their contributions to applied Corneotherapy, and have been advocates of the methodology for over 10 years. Both are passionate about increasing the knowledge of those practicing Corneotherapy globally.
Madame Chair: Maria Rylott-Byrd
Independant Consultant, Educator, United Kingdom
Ms Rylott-Byrd has a long career in the professional skin care industry, beginning with a CIDESCO qualification in 1988. Since that time she has operated and managed numerous successful businesses in the professional skin care sector before moving into professional consulting.
Skills include Business Development, Strategy & Planning, Forecasting, Target-Setting, Business Growth, Course Development, Course Delivery, Delivering Exceptional Standards, Marketing, Networking & Communication and International Relations.
Vice Chair: Rachel Robertson
Company Director, professional skin care sector, New Zealand
Ms Robertson enjoys over 2 decades in the professional skin care sector; from an award winning clinician and business owner to the formulator and creator of a skin care brand.
Rachel brings a wealth of practical knowledge and skills to the I.A.C. including leadership, project management, effective communication, public relations, and digital marketing. Her ability to understand the needs of all levels and sectors of membership make her a valuable asset to the association.
Association Administration team
The I.A.C. administration team consists of: (from left to right) Margaret Walsh-Shearer, (Secretary) Marek Harder, (Treasurer), Maria Rylott-Byrd (Madame Chair), Ralph Hill (IT & Project manager), Rachel Robertson (Vice Chair) and Dr Hans Lautenschläger (Governance Advisory)
