Leading Executives in Cosmetics
Nicolas Hieronimus
Chief Executive Officer, L’Oréal Groupe
Chief architect of L’Oréal’s recent outperformance and M&A push (e.g., Aesop acquisition) while elevating AI/R&I and sustainability; CEO since May 1, 2021.
Stéphane de La Faverie
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies
Took the helm on January 1, 2025 to lead ELC’s turnaround and China re‑acceleration after 16 years under Fabrizio Freda; long‑time brand builder (Estée Lauder, Jo Malone London).
Sue Y. Nabi
Chief Executive Officer, Coty Inc.
Beauty veteran credited with reigniting Coty’s growth and fragrance leadership across price points; champion of clean luxury via Orveda and Adidas body care repositioning.
Kentaro Fujiwara
President & Chief Executive Officer, Shiseido Company, Limited
Former COO who became CEO on January 1, 2025 to execute Shiseido’s succession plan and drive brands like Drunk Elephant, NARS and Shiseido toward global growth.
Stéphane Rinderknech
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, LVMH Beauty (Perfumes & Cosmetics Division)
Ex‑L’Oréal USA chief who now leads LVMH’s Beauty Division (and Hospitality Excellence), steering maisons such as Dior Beauty, Guerlain and Fenty across innovation and retail.
Guillaume Motte
Global President & Chief Executive Officer, Sephora (LVMH)
Global retail leader accelerating Sephora’s scale and brand incubation worldwide, including North America expansion and programs like Sephora Accelerate.
Kecia Steelman
President & Chief Executive Officer, Ulta Beauty
Long‑time Ulta operator named CEO on January 6, 2025; driving a refreshed strategy amid intensifying beauty competition and continued omnichannel growth.
Tarang Amin
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, e.l.f. Beauty
Built e.l.f. into a high‑growth, Gen‑Z‑loved powerhouse via value, speed and culture; led international push and strategic M&A like Naturium.
Marc Puig
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Puig
Chaired Puig’s 2024 IPO and continued premium‑beauty expansion (Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, Byredo, Charlotte Tilbury), outpacing the market post‑listing.
Vincent Warnery
Chief Executive Officer, Beiersdorf (NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie)
Extended as CEO through 2030; delivered record sales and margin progress while advancing sustainability (CDP ‘Triple A’) and major capacity/R&D investments.
João Paulo Ferreira
Chief Executive Officer, Natura (new parent entity post‑2025 restructure)
Long‑time operator of Natura Cosméticos elevated to lead the streamlined group focused on Latin America following the 2025 restructuring of Natura &Co.
Raffaella Cornaggia
Chief Executive Officer, Kering Beauté
Tasked with building Kering’s in‑house beauty platform (for Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, etc.) since 2023, leveraging deep luxury beauty experience.
Kristin Walcott
Chief Executive Officer, Kendo Brands (LVMH)
Promoted to CEO after a decade shaping hits like KVD, OLEHENRIKSEN and Fenty’s ecosystem; leads LVMH’s incubator powering founder‑led beauty brands.
Scott Friedman
Chief Executive Officer, Rare Beauty
Early‑stage consumer and beauty leader who scaled Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty into a top Sephora brand while championing the $100M Rare Impact Fund for mental health.
Executive stewardship: Kendo/LVMH
Operating leadership for Fenty Beauty, Fenty Beauty (via Kendo/LVMH)
Global celebrity‑brand pioneer co‑created with Rihanna; Fenty’s operating model runs through Kendo and LVMH Beauty; cited here to note executive stewardship under Kendo/LVMH.
Ryan Rogers
Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kay Inc.
Third‑generation leader appointed CEO in 2023; steering digital transformation and expansion across 40+ markets for the world’s No.1 direct‑selling skin care & color brand.
Laurent Marteau
Group Chief Executive Officer, L’OCCITANE Group (L’OCCITANE en Provence, Sol de Janeiro, Elemis, etc.)
Became Group CEO on April 1, 2024; now leading the multi‑brand portfolio’s global scaling and integration following privatization and continued M&A.
Glenn K. Murphy
Executive Chair (acting leader), Wella Company
Retail veteran and former lululemon/GAP leader appointed Executive Chair in January 2025 to oversee Wella’s next phase following the CEO transition.
Kazutoshi Kobayashi
President & Chief Executive Officer, KOSÉ Corporation
Second‑generation leader guiding KOSÉ’s global portfolio (incl. ALBION, Tarte stake) with a focus on premium skincare and Asia expansion.
Magnus Brännström
Chief Executive Officer, Oriflame
Long‑serving direct‑selling champion recognized globally (ex‑WFDSA chair) who continues to lead Oriflame’s sustainability and operating model evolution.
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