Management Occupations

The Fragrance Foundation honors Nicolas Mirzayantz of IFF

The Fragrance Foundation honors Nicolas Mirzayantz of IFF

By Deanna Utroske

The president of IFF’s natural products unit as well as group president of fragrances at the company, Mirzayantz was fêted at the start of the month during the Fragrance Foundation’s Circle of Champions Award event in New York City.

A new president for Avon Products

A new president for Avon Products

By Deanna Utroske

At the start of 2017 the direct sales beauty company moved its global business offices from the US to the UK. And in the intervening months there have been several leadership changes at Avon Products. Now, John Higson is retiring and a new global president...

Avon Products to hire a new UK-based General Counsel

Avon Products to hire a new UK-based General Counsel

By Deanna Utroske

On Monday, the social-selling beauty company announced that the current chief ethics officer and chief compliance offer will be retiring from Avon as soon as a successor is chosen.

Kathy Cullin is now general manager of Bare Escentuals US

Kathy Cullin is now general manager of Bare Escentuals US

By Deanna Utroske

On Monday, Cullin took on her new role leading the brand’s commercial business and customer experience. The general manager position itself is also new for Bare Escentuals US, and in it Cullin reports to Marc Rey, president and CEO of Shiseido Americas.

So Coty, why London? CFO gives the relocation reasons…

So Coty, why London? CFO gives the relocation reasons…

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Coty is relocating its headquarters to London to ensure it is not in the same location as any divisional management offices empowering the business, and also to attract talent to the base, particularly with a new Growth and Digital department being launched.

People on the move: The latest industry appointments

People on the move: The latest industry appointments

By Simon Pitman

For the latest edition of People On The Move, we are bringing to you the latest executive appointments at major ingredients player Croda, bioscience company Amyris and packaging provider Gooding

Is Avon North America for sale?

Is Avon North America for sale?

By Deanna Utroske

The renowned direct-sales beauty company is considering every reasonable strategic option to improve its global business.

Evonik expands its US operations

Evonik expands its US operations

Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, has announced its intention to invest a further $15 million into its US operations in Virigina.

Revlon reshuffle continues as COO steps down

Revlon reshuffle continues as COO steps down

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Revlon’s management reshuffle continues as Chris Elshaw has left his post as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to pursue other interests.

Elizabeth Arden role for ex-P&G CFO

Elizabeth Arden role for ex-P&G CFO

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Elizabeth Arden has turned to ex Procter and Gamble man Rod R. Little to become its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

J&J exec gets her Avon calling as new CEO

J&J exec gets her Avon calling as new CEO

By Andrew McDougall

Avon Products has named Johnson & Johnson executive Sherilyn McCoy as its new CEO, ending the company’s four month search to replace Andrea Jung.

Shiseido Americas announces management changes

Shiseido Americas announces management changes

The U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo based Shiseido has announced the promotion of Pankaj Gupta to the position of executive vice president of finance & operations and chief financial officer, effective immediately.