THE DETAILS Varney joins from BlackRock where she held the role of VP of Corporate Communications, Private Market & Sustainable Investing, and has previous experience working in leadership and communications roles with Burberry, Kering and Escada. Venetia succeeds Anna Bartle who left the company earlier this year to pursue a new opportunity.

THE WHY? Sue Fox, President, ELC UK&I, explains, “With her breadth of experience across corporate affairs and communications, along with her depth of experience in the luxury market across both fashion and beauty, we are confident that Venetia will excel in her new role. During her 11-year tenure with ELC, Anna has had a great impact across our organisation, and also in our communities through our corporate philanthropic initiatives. I would like to thank Anna for her many contributions to our business, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”

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THE DETAILS Behnke, founder of Juice Beauty, steps down as CEO but will remain as the Chief Brand Officer. Patterson brings experience from previous CEO roles at Kate Sommerville and other beauty brands and aims to focus on strategic growth at Juice Beauty.

THE WHY? The change in leadership is aimed at driving Juice Beauty’s growth in the clean and sustainable beauty market. Patterson’s appointment reflects a strategic decision to leverage his industry experience for the brand’s expansion, while Behnke continues to focus on product innovation and brand representation.

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THE DETAILS According to a report published by Fashion Network, quoting Retail Week as its source, a new boss will be announced ‘in due course’. Current owner Aurelius purchased The Body Shop from Natura &Co last year for £207 million.

THE WHY? The Body Shop said in a statement, per Retail Week, “Ian was a member of the former owner Natura &Co’s board when he stepped into the interim CEO role back in April 2023, tasked with transitioning The Body Shop to a more stable footing. In taking initial steps to turn around The Body Shop’s performance and steering the business through the sale process, he has achieved his goal. Now Aurelius is in place as the new owners, it is time to hand over leadership.”

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THE DETAILS Pulis set up his own brand content agency, RE7 following his departure from Dior and, according to a report published by Business of Fashion, is tasked with supporting Bader’s future growth.

THE WHY? Pulis has considerable form when it comes to Hollywood connections, having overseen the launch of Sauvage and on several of the film industry’s star-studded events. According to the Business of Fashion, this celebrity connection will help the doctor-backed skin care line spread the word far and wide.

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THE DETAILS Kim joins the company from AmorePacific US where she oversaw US marketing for the Sulwhasoo and AmorePacific brands.

THE WHY? Kim brings more than 15 years of brand and marketing experience in the beauty industry to the role. Kose America said in a statement, “Chinae has a proven track record of success driving significant growth for Sulwhasoo in the market.”

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THE DETAILS André J. Hoffmann, currently the acting CEO, will relinquish this role but remain an Executive Director and a member of the Board, focusing on strategy and leadership. Laurent Marteau, a seasoned professional in the beauty industry with experience at LVMH Group and La Prairie Group, has been appointed to the new combined role. Marteau joined L’Occitane Group in 2022 and has a background in managing international markets and various brands.

THE WHY? This change aims to streamline the company’s leadership as it grows as a multi-brand group with a global presence. The appointment of Marteau, with his extensive experience, is intended to drive the group’s operational and strategic efficiency. Hoffmann’s shift in role is part of the company’s strategy to focus on expanding and integrating new brands, leveraging his longstanding experience with the group.

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THE DETAILS The company, which produced bar soap brands like Ivory for P&G, disclosed plans to cut 127 workers, about half its workforce, three months ago. This move follows Procter & Gamble’s decision to consolidate contract manufacturing and shift production to its plant in Boston. St. Bernard Soap Co., established in 2003 after being spun off from P&G, produced soaps for P&G and other companies like Kao Brands, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever.

THE WHY? The shutdown is a result of Procter & Gamble’s strategy to improve efficiency by centralizing production. This decision aligns with P&G’s broader strategy since the early 2000s under then-CEO A.G. Lafley to divest from several manufacturing operations, including selling various brands and facilities.

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THE DETAILS  Geetika Mehta has over two decades of experience in the FMCG sector. Prior to this, she was the managing director of Hershey India for 2.5 years and worked at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) for nearly two decades.

THE WHY? Mehta’s appointment aims to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and solidify Nivea’s position in the Indian skincare market.

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THE DETAILS Arnault has previously been named a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, according to a report published by WWD. Co-worker Chantal Gaemperle, LVMH’s EVP of Human Resources and Synergies was made a Knight of the Legion of Honor in this year’s honors roll.

THE WHY? The Grand Cross award is granted to those who have served a minimum of three years in the rank of Grand Officer – an indication of the flawless performance of one’s trade. As the owner of some of the country’s most valued and globally recognised brands, Arnault has proven his ‘eminent merit’

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