Coty strengthens board with former Reckitt CEO
Beauty firm Coty has announced that Bart Becht, former CEO of Reckitt Benckiser has joined its board of directors as non-executive chairman.
Peter Harf, who served as Coty Inc.'s chairman since 2001, and will continue to serve as a director of Coty Inc. and head of its Compensation Committee commented: “[Becht’s] longstanding experience at the head of a global consumer goods company will be an invaluable asset for Coty, as we continue to grow and thrive.”
Bernd Beetz, CEO added "I welcome the opportunity to tap Bart's unparalleled expertise. With his arrival, the Coty management team has an even stronger Board to rely upon."
Becht, who stepped down as CEO at Reckitt Benckiser in August this year said: "I am proud to join the Board of Coty, one of the leading and fastest growing beauty companies in the world with a fantastic portfolio of well known brands."
