Coty adjusts northern Europe team

Brand owner makes changes to management structure, promotes three employees

Coty Beauty has announced several changes to its northern Europe management team. Brian Riddick, formerly vp international customers and sales director for the UK, has been appointed general manager for Coty UK, while David Allen has been named as the new general manager for western European export, having previously worked as marketing director for the UK and western export for the company.

Finally, Chris Evans has been promoted to marketing director for Coty Beauty UK.

“We have aggressive plans for Coty Beauty going forward and the appointment of Brian and David in these key roles will further strengthen our strategic business development both in the UK and across our export markets, where we have ambitious growth plans,” said Coty’s Ian Williamson, regional vp commercial northern Europe of the appointments.

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