Q1: The Honest Company became the only US publicly traded company to be headed up by an Afro-Latina with the appointment of Carla Vernon as its CEO. Ulta Beauty announced the election of Heidi Peltz to its Board of Directors. L’Oréal promoted Céline Brucker to General Manager of L’Oréal France. Just eight months after taking on the post, Victoria’s Secret CEO Amy Hauk stepped down and was replaced by Martin Waters. And Bath & Body Works announced the appointment of Heather Hollander as Vice President of Investor Relations.
Over in Asia, L’Oréal Philippines named Yannick Raynaud as its Country Managing Director. And Coty welcomed Lubomira Rochet to its Board of Directors. It was all change at the top for LVMH, Pietro Beccari, became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton and Delphine Arnault Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christian Dior Couture. At Beautycounter, Executive Chair and Chief Brand Officer Greg Renfrew stepped down from his role, Luana Bumachar named Chief Marketing Officer and Jennifer Lee, promoted to the brand’s first Chief Impact Officer.
Shinsegae International named William Kim as CEO. As part of its ongoing business and organizational transformation, Coty appointed Kristina Strunz as the new Managing Director for Southeast Asia & Distributor Markets. Mary Kay welcomed Sheryl Adkins-Green as Chief Experience Officer. Pendulum announced Actress Halle Berry as Equity Owner, Investor, and Chief Communications Officer. L’Oréal USA cemented its ‘people-centric’ culture by appointing Stephanie Kramer as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Kering announced the appointment of Raffaella Cornaggia as CEO of the newly created Kering Beaute. Meanwhile, PZ Cussons’ Nigerian arm named Ifueko Omoigui Okauru as Chair of its board. Revolution Beauty promoted Sara Staniford to President of Revolution Beauty USA. Shiseido Americas launched a new growth and innovation strategy and appointed Ron Gee as President and CEO of Shiseido Americas and Global Leader in M&A. The Estée Lauder Companies named Rachel Baker as Vice President and General Manager of Jo Malone London for the UK & Ireland.
Ulta Beauty announced Michelle Crossan-Matos as Chief Marketing Officer. Sephora, meanwhile, appointed Sandra Rimbot as Global Chief Human Resources Officer. The Estée Lauder Companies continued its leadership shake-up, naming Sam Cheow as Senior Vice President of Global Trends and Makeup Product Development & Innovation Portfolio. LG H&H Americas announced Hyeyoung Moon as first female CEO.
Glossier expanded its all-women executive team and appointed Marie Suter Chief Creative Director, Kleo Mack Chief Marketing Officer, and Chitra Balireddi Chief Commercial Officer. Meanwhile, Mary Kay named James Whatley as Chief Information Officer. The Estée Lauder Companies appointed Lahnie Strange as Senior Vice President, Global General Manager of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Kohl’s announced Dave Alves as President and Chief Operating Officer. And Elemis welcomed Jennifer Baldwin as Chief Brand Officer
Q2: Sephora US announced the appointment of Zena Srivatsa Arnold as Chief Marketing Officer. The Inkey List named Stephanie Davis Michelman as CEO. Emerging from Chapter 11 proceedings, Revlon announced a new Board of Directors. Elizabeth A. Smith was named Executive Chair, while Debra Perelman continued in her role as President and CEO. Chanel appointed Stephane Blanchard as President of the U.S. region and Chanel Inc. Following its acquisition by the Estée Lauder Companies, Tom Ford announced a series of leadership appointments.
The Body Shop’s CEO, David Boynton, stepped down and was replaced by Ian Bickley. Accenture elected former Unilever CEO Alan Jope to it’s Board of Directors. LVMH Beauty announced the appointment of Matheo Dizel to the new role of General Manager, Travel Retail Europe. Procter & Gamble appointed Sheila Bonini and Rob Portman to its board of directors. The Estée Lauder Companies announced the retirement of Vice Chairman Sara Moss. Beautycounter named Board Director Mindy Mackenzie as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. Unilever’s Chief Financial Officer, Graeme Pitkethly, retired.
Uoma Beauty’s CEO Sharon Chuter resigned. Disgraced ELC executive John Demsey joined L Catterton as a Senior Advisor. LVMH appointment of Gonzague de Pirey as Chief Omnichannel and Data Officer. Puig announced Marc Toulemonde President of its Derma division. Stila named Mary Rodrigues as its Chief Marketing Officer. Beauty Pie appointed Kevin Cornils as CEO. The Honest Company announced Kate Barton as Chief Growth Officer.
Q3: Boots’ Chief Financial Officer, Michael Snape, resigned. Alibaba’s CEO, Daniel Zhang, was replaced by Eddie Yongming. Kiko appointed Cecilia Schena Chief Marketing Officer. Pleasing named Shaun Kearney as its first CEO. Procter & Gamble announced Colin Walsh as head of its Specialty Beauty Unit. L’Oréal welcomed Liliahn Majeed as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for North America and named, Ankit Porwal as General Manager for Consumer Products in Malaysia and Singapore.
Unilever promoted Alessandro Ventura to Global Vice President of Technology Transformation. Tula’s CEO, Savannah Sachs, stepped down and Colin Walsh from P&G was named interim CEO. Henkel appointed Pernille Lind Olsen as President of the North America region. Macy’s named Massimo Magni as Chief Customer and Digital Officer. The CEO of Harvey Nichols, Manju Malhotra, resigned. PZ Cussons announced the appointment of Jawaz Illavia as Chief Information Officer. Bergdorf Goodman announced the planned retirement of Pat Saxby, Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager of Cosmetics and Fragrances.
Unilever appointed Ian Meakins as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Kering named Armelle Poulou as its Chief Financial Officer. The Estée Lauder Companies announced that Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus, would not stand for re-election to the Board of Directors. Garnier named Marc Baland as President. Revlon made several executive hires: Ted McCormick as Chief Financial Officer, Geralyn Breig as President of North America, and Will Cornock as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced that Rosalind Brewer resigned as CEO.
Revolution Beauty Group appointed Lauren Brindley CEO; Weleda named Tina Muller CEO. L’Oréal named Denee Pearson as the Global Brand President for NYX Professional Makeup. Richemont created a new position, CEO of Laboratoire de Haute Parfumerie et Beaute, and appointed Boet Brinkgreve to it. Estée Lauder hired Quentin Roach as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer. Garnier named Marc Baland as President.
Q4: Laetitia Toupet was promoted to the position of Global Brand General Manager, Dermatological Beauty, at L’Oréal. OLAPLEX welcomed Amanda Baldwin as its new CEO. Procter & Gamble elected Brett Biggs, former EVP and CFO of Walmart, to its Board of Directors. Marcelo Claure, former leader of SoftBank Group International, was named Group Vice Chairman at SHEIN. MAV Beauty Brands elected Scott Beattie to its Board of Directors. Ulta Beauty announced Kecia Steelman as President.
L’Oréal announced Fabrice Megarbane as Chief Global Growth Officer, and Vincent Boinay as President of the North Asia Zone and CEO of L’Oréal China. Artemis Patrick was named the first female President of Sephora. L’Oreal appointed Indian national Manashi Guha as Managing Director of the Consumer Products Division, UK & Ireland. Ninell Sobiecka was named President and CEO of L’Oreal Italia.
Fernando Fernandez was announced as Unilever’s new Chief Financial Officer. Deborah Yeh was promoted to Global Chief Marketing Officer at Sephora. Chanel appointed Nadege Winter as Director of Ideation and Creative Influence Strategies. Freddy Bharucha was named as the first president of P&G’s North America personal care and beauty operations, while Andrew Stanleick stepped down as President and CEO of BeautyHealth. Chris Sinclair announced his retirement as Chair of Reckitt Benckiser, with Sir Jeremy Darroch named as his successor. Annie Jackson, co-founder of Credo, was appointed CEO. Dave Alves left his position as President and COO of Kohl’s after eight months.
Unilever India appointed Gayatri Makhijani Ray as the head of its digital hub. Google announced the appointment of Vanessa Kingori as Managing Director of Tech, Media, and Telecoms at Kviser. Stella McCartney named Amandine Ohayon as CEO, while Hudson’s Bay announced the re-appointment of Liz Rodbell to President and CEO. Natura &Co named Kristof Neirynck as Avon’s new CEO. Macy’s named Sharon Otterman as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Ulta Beauty announced that Scott Settersten retirement . Procter & Gamble named Ashley McEvoy to its Board of Directors. Revolution Beauty appointed Erin Cast as President of its North America unit.
Aesthetic supplies USA refers to products and equipment used in the field of aesthetic medicine and cosmetic treatments that are available for purchase in the United States. These supplies encompass a wide range of items necessary for various aesthetic procedures and treatments conducted by professionals such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians, and other qualified practitioners.
Examples of aesthetic supplies include:
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Dermal Fillers: Injectable substances used to restore volume and reduce wrinkles.
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Injectables used to temporarily relax facial muscles and reduce wrinkles.
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Laser Devices: Equipment used for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal, and other laser treatments.
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Chemical Peels: Solutions applied to the skin to exfoliate and improve texture.
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Microdermabrasion Devices: Tools used for mechanical exfoliation to rejuvenate skin.
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Microneedling Devices: Devices that create tiny punctures in the skin to stimulate collagen production.
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Cosmeceuticals: Skincare products that contain biologically active ingredients with pharmaceutical-like benefits.
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Sterilization and Disinfection Products: Essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing infections in clinical settings.