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Philip Kingsley names new CEO to lead ‘new era’ of iconic hair care brand

The appointment will accelerate Philip Kingsley’s growth and further strengthen the premium hair and scalp brand’s ‘position as leaders in trichology’, said Anabel Kinglsey, owner and Brand President

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How Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs is bringing the ‘Amika universe’ to Ulta Beauty

Amika’s Ulta Beauty debut marks the hair care brand’s biggest retail partnership in more than a decade
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Tom Ford taps Lucy Bridge as first-ever Global Make-Up Artist in ‘bold new era’

The British make-up artist has made her debut in the role at Paris Fashion Week, and will ‘bring a modern vision’ to the fashion and beauty brand under Creative Director Haider Ackerman

Estée Lauder Companies names Chief Research & Innovation Officer for ‘next chapter of growth’

ELC has tapped PepsiCo’s R&D chief René Lammers for the role and company CEO Stéphane de La Faverie said the appointment ‘completes’  his new leadership line-up
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From Estée Lauder to Chanel: The beauty industry’s biggest job cuts of 2025

Mass beauty brand owners and luxury firms alike have made layoffs this year amid falling sales and tough economic challenges. Are more to come?

Beiersdorf names Tennille Kopiasz CEO of Chantecaille to guide brand’s ‘next chapter’

The German consumer giant said the seasoned beauty executive’s ‘exceptional track record of leading, building and scaling beauty brands’ will help guide the prestige beauty line’s next chapter

L’Oréal names Rodrigo Pizarro President of Korea business

The executive takes on the new role after 30 years at the French beauty giant in various positions

L’Oréal appoints new Chairman and Country Manager for India

Aseem Kaushik will become Chairman of L’Oréal India in October, with Jacques Lebel taking on the role of Country Manager

Millie Kendall named advisor to 19/99 Beauty to help fuel its growth in Europe

Kendall, CEO of the British Beauty Council, will advise the Canadian make-up brand’s founders on strategy as it expands outside of North America

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Superdrug names Simon Comins COO in ‘major’ company milestone

The long-standing executive, previously Chief Commercial Officer, will lead combined retail and commercial operations at the UK beauty chain

LVMH names veteran executive Micheal Burke Americas Chairman and CEO

The luxury giant has installed Burke to lead the region amid a slowdown in luxury spending

L’Oréal Paris appoints singer Charlotte Cardin as ambassador in Canada & France

The singer and mental health advocate will represent the beauty brand in both Canada and France, aligning with its message of empowerment and self-worth

Henkel taps Rajat Agarwal as new North America President

The Henkel veteran and packaging innovator will lead the consumer goods giant’s North America business, replacing Pernille Lind Olsen

DSM-Firmenich names new Fine Fragrances President to lead business ‘into a new era’

Jonathan Simon will step up to the role after leading the fragrance and flavour company's P&G account

Byredo founder Ben Gorham departs cult fragrance brand

The independent fragrance brand’s founder and Chief Creative Officer is stepping down three years after the company was acquired by Puig

Harvey Nichols names Lucy McPhail Beauty Buying & Merchandising Director

The appointment comes as the luxury retailer accelerates its transformation strategy with a sharpened focus on core fashion and beauty categories

Harvey Nichols Beauty Director Clare Horner departs

Departure comes as luxury retailer embarks on major restructuring and renewed focus on core categories

L’Oréal names new Lancôme boss as Françoise Lehmann steps down

Vania Lacascade will succeed her as Global Brand President of the premium brand

Nicola Formichetti named Global Creative Director of MAC Cosmetics

Former Mugler and Diesel visionary to lead brand’s next chapter in global creative strategy

L’Oréal Paris names Laetitia Toupet-Delon Global Brand President

The L’Oréal veteran succeeds Delphine Viguer-Hovasse, who is stepping up to lead innovation across the group

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Natural Spa Factory announce another key hire

Assistant Operations and Continuous Improvement Manager to help drive growth and efficiency

Natural Spa Factory are investing in the future

New graduate hires strengthen the team

Provital Polska appoints Marcin Siekierski as new Managing Director following Founder’s retirement

Provital is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcin Siekierski as the new Managing Director of Provital Polska, effective July 1st, 2025. This leadership transition...

Arthur Edward reveals beauty industry salaries & workplace trends in annual report

Arthur Edward, the leading recruitment specialist for the beauty, cosmetics and personal care industry, publishes its 2025 Salary Survey & Industry Report on Tuesday 2...

Arthur Edward launches 2025 beauty industry Salary Survey

Arthur Edward Recruitment has launched its 2025 Salary Survey, and is calling on professionals in the beauty, cosmetics, and personal care industry to participate

Revive Collagen appoints Morgane De Serna as Global Head of Ecommerce and Digital

Revive Collagen, Europe’s fastest-growing ingestible collagen brand, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Morgane De Serna as Global Head of Ecommerce and Digital.

Asquan welcomes Silvia Noris as new VP of Sales for Italy, Spain, and the UK

Leading beauty packaging and innovation company strengthens its team with new strategic hire

Kolmar Korea appoints global experts to speed up its presence in North America

Establishing a production-sales-R&D triad to accelerate overseas cosmetics ODM market expansion

Amanda Jepson appointed as President of Biova, LLC

Biova, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Jepson from Vice President of Business Development to President, effective July 29, 2024

Siltech welcomes Ben Brockbank to the team

Siltech shares: "Congratulations to our newest team member, Ben Brockbank, who will serve as our personal care Sales Manager for Northern Europe!"

Blush and Bloom with Stephanie Houghton: Shaping the Future of Cosmetics Recruitment

Stephanie Houghton, well-known for her expertise in sourcing top-tier talent for the cosmetics and personal care industry, has recently launched her own, bespoke...

Arthur Edward Salary Survey: Gathering information and insights across the beauty industry

Arthur Edward Recruitment has launched its 2024 Salary Survey for the beauty, cosmetics and personal care industry

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