Leading Executives in Health and Beauty Products
Nicolas Hieronimus
Chief Executive Officer, L’Oréal Groupe
L’Oréal’s CEO since May 1, 2021, he’s pushed “BeautyTech” with AI-powered diagnostics and assistants like Beauty Genius, keeping L’Oréal on top with record margins and growth.
Stéphane de La Faverie
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies
Took over as President & CEO on January 1, 2025; now leading the ‘Beauty Reimagined’ reset to reignite sales and profitability at the prestige-beauty giant.
Company announcement | News profile
Sue Y. Nabi
Chief Executive Officer, Coty Inc.
Ex‑Lancôme and L’Oréal Paris chief who became Coty CEO in 2020, credited with a multi‑year turnaround and step‑change in prestige fragrance strategy.
Company announcement | Background
Vincent Warnery
Chief Executive Officer, Beiersdorf (NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie)
CEO steering Beiersdorf’s skin‑care leadership (NIVEA, Eucerin) while navigating market softness; contract extended to 2030.
Yoshihiro Hasebe
Representative Director, President & CEO, Kao Corporation
R&D‑driven leader of Japan’s Kao since 2021, championing the K27 mid‑term plan and ‘Global Sharp Top’ strategy in beauty and home care.
Seunghwan Kim
Chief Executive Officer, Amorepacific
Appointed CEO in 2023, he’s driving the K‑beauty powerhouse’s renewed growth agenda alongside Executive Chairman Kyungbae Suh.
Company governance | News (background)
João Paulo Ferreira
Chief Executive Officer, Natura (Natura Cosméticos S.A.)
Became CEO of the new parent entity after Natura &Co’s 2025 simplification; focused on Latin America and profitable growth.
Laurent Marteau
Group Chief Executive Officer, L’OCCITANE Group
Ex‑La Prairie/LVMH executive elevated to Group CEO on April 1, 2024 to accelerate the multi‑brand strategy (Sol de Janeiro, Elemis, L’Occitane en Provence).
Company announcement | Press coverage
Marc Puig
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Puig
Third‑generation leader who took Puig public in 2024 while retaining family control; expanded via Charlotte Tilbury, Byredo and more.
Tarang Amin
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, e.l.f. Beauty
Chairman & CEO since 2014; scaled e.l.f. into a Gen‑Z favorite with viral marketing, disciplined value pricing, and acquisitive expansion.
Company bio | Profile/Interview
Kentaro Fujiwara
Representative Corporate Executive Officer, President & CEO, Shiseido
Took the helm as President & CEO on Jan 1, 2025; leading the ‘Action Plan 2025–2026’ to reset growth across brands like NARS and Drunk Elephant.
R. Alexandra (Alex) Keith
Chief Executive Officer, Beauty, Procter & Gamble – Beauty
P&G Beauty CEO who led the division’s multi‑year turnaround; set to retire Feb 20, 2026 with Freddy Bharucha succeeding on Dec 1, 2025.
Fernando Fernandez
Chief Executive Officer, Unilever
Became Unilever CEO in March 2025 after leading the Beauty & Wellbeing group; now driving a management overhaul and portfolio focus.
Kristin Walcott
Chief Executive Officer, Kendo Brands (LVMH)
Named CEO in 2020, she leads LVMH’s brand incubator behind Fenty Beauty, KVD Beauty and Ole Henriksen, scaling ‘founder‑centric’ hits globally.
Company page | Appointment coverage
Amanda Baldwin
Chief Executive Officer, Olaplex
Turnaround specialist who became CEO in Dec 2023; steering tech‑enabled, stylist‑inspired prestige haircare back to growth.
Company leadership | Event bio
Jesper Rasmussen
Global Brand President, DECIEM | The Ordinary (ELC)
After Nicola Kilner stepped back in Dec 2024, he became Global Brand President to drive The Ordinary’s next growth phase under ELC.
Kecia Steelman
President & Chief Executive Officer, Ulta Beauty
Former President & COO named President & CEO on Jan 6, 2025; leading the U.S.’s largest beauty retailer through its next growth chapter.
Company press | Leadership page
Guillaume Motte
President & Chief Executive Officer, Sephora (LVMH)
Appointed President & CEO in 2023; accelerating global store expansion and omnichannel growth at the world’s leading prestige beauty retailer.
Michelle A. Peluso
Chief Executive Officer, Revlon Group Holdings
Ex‑CVS Chief Customer & Experience Officer named Revlon CEO in Nov 2024 to lead the post‑restructuring brand portfolio turnaround.
Ryan Rogers
Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kay Inc.
Third‑generation leader (CEO since Jan 1, 2023) modernizing the direct‑selling icon while championing sustainability and women’s empowerment.
Company leadership | Company news
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