L’Oréal appoints first Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer to ‘strengthen’ the business

By Amanda May | Published: 8-May-2025
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Company veteran Delphine Viguer-Hovasse has been promoted to the role, overseeing the beauty giant’s innovation teams and Strategic Prospective Department

L’Oréal has named company veteran Delphine Viguer-Hovasse its first-ever Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer, effective 1 July.

The new role has been established to “further strengthen” the French beauty giant’s “leadership within the dynamic and fast-evolving beauty landscape”, read a statement from the company.

Viguer-Hovasse, who is currently serving as Global Brand President of L’Oréal Paris, will oversee both the existing innovation teams and the Strategic Prospective Department in her new role.

This is to ensure “a holistic and future-focused approach to beauty innovation”, read a statement from L’Oréal.  

Viguer-Hovasse will report to Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO, Research, Innovation & Technology. 

“I am delighted to appoint Delphine as the group’s first-ever Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer,” said Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L’Oréal.

“Her exceptional track record of innovation and her strategic vision make her ideally suited to elevate our company’s innovation to new heights.

“I am sure that her forward-thinking approach and deep understanding of the evolving beauty landscape will help us write the next chapter of the L’Oréal adventure.”

Viguer-Hovasse joined L’Oréal in 1997 and has climbed the ladder during her 28 years at the company. 

Previous leadership positions have included President Carita & Decléor International and Garnier Global Brand President.

In 2019, she made history as the first woman ever to lead the L’Oréal Paris brand at a global level.  

Under her guidance, the French cosmetics brand “experienced impressive growth, solidifying its position as the world’s leading beauty brand,” read a statement from L’Oréal.

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