People On The Move

Ron Gee takes top spot at Shiseido Americas

Ron Gee takes top spot at Shiseido Americas

By Deanna Utroske

No longer the beauty maker’s Interim CEO and CFO in the region, as of July, Gee will lead Shiseido’s business in the US, Canada, and Latin America as President and CEO.

James B Holcomb joins chemicals distributor Univar Solutions

James B Holcomb moves to Univar Solutions

By Deanna Utroske

At the start of year, the chemical distribution executive joined Univar to lead the company’s ingredient distribution business in North America.

Annie Young-Scrivner to join Wella as CEO

Annie Young-Scrivner to join Wella as CEO

By Deanna Utroske

This month KKR, the global investment company that signed a deal to buy controlling stake in Coty’s professional and retail hair business this past May, announced the new executive appointment.

Linda Rendle steps up to CEO at Clorox

Linda Rendle steps up to CEO at Clorox

By Deanna Utroske

Next month, the company that owns Burt’s Bees and several popular household and professional product brands, will have new leadership.

Avon and Herbalife execs go to work at Tupperware

Avon and Herbalife execs go to work at Tupperware

By Deanna Utroske

Tupperware owns six brands. Five of those are beauty and personal care brands. And late last week, the direct-sales company added 2 beauty and wellness executives to its leadership team.

MAV Beauty Brands has a new CEO

MAV Beauty Brands has a new CEO

By Deanna Utroske

Marc Anthony Venere is staying on with the business he founded; but as of this month, the Canada-based company has a new President and CEO.

Sandy Ovington joins It’s A 10 Haircare

Sandy Ovington joins It’s A 10 Haircare

By Deanna Utroske

The former ULTA Beauty executive has stepped into her new role as Senior Vice President of the professional hair brand’s specialty retail and chains business.

JuE Wong joins Olaplex as CEO

JuE Wong joins Olaplex as CEO

By Deanna Utroske

In November, a private equity firm called Advent International announced it was acquiring the popular hair treatment brand. That deal closed in early January; and now, veteran beauty industry executive JuE Wong is at the helm with plans to expand the...

Cara Sabin is Sundial Brands new CEO

Cara Sabin is Sundial Brands new CEO

By Deanna Utroske

The beauty marketing executive joined Unilever this week as CEO of Sundial Brands, where she’ll not only lead the Sundial business (which currently consists of four brands) but also the new Sundial Brands Social Mission Board.

Jane Ko joins eos as VP of marketing in North America

Jane Ko joins eos as VP of marketing in North America

By Deanna Utroske

The personal care brand best known for its spherical lip balms announced the new leadership hire today; but according to her LinkedIn profile, Jane Ko has been working with eos since October.

The Estée Lauder Companies creates a new role for Sara Moss

The Estée Lauder Companies creates a new role for Sara Moss

By Deanna Utroske

This month, Moss became the beauty company’s vice chairman, a post that sees her advising executive management, collaborating with senior staff to advance women’s leadership, and coordinating communication between the board of directors and the Lauder...

This Month in Fragrance: June 2019

This Month in Fragrance: June 2019

By Deanna Utroske

This June on Cosmetics Design, fragrance headlines included news of new leadership at Parlux, a licensing deal for Kate Spade scents, a couple big developments for fragrance startup Phlur, and Scentbird’s move into a whole new product category. Read on...