The Estée Lauder Companies has announced the appointment of Lisa Sequino as the new President, Makeup Brand Cluster, responsible for leading the strategic direction and global growth of makeup, and overseeing the company’s portfolio of makeup brands, including M·A·C, Bobbi Brown, Too Faced, Smashbox and GLAMGLOW. Ms. Sequino will report to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer and will be effective in the role as of June 9, 2025. A respected leader with more than two decades of experience in the beauty industry, Ms. Sequino returns to

The Estée Lauder Companies and M·A·C Cosmetics have announced the appointment of Nicola Formichetti as Global Creative Director. A celebrated creative director, designer, and cultural icon, Formichetti brings his visionary artistry, genre-defying creativity and consumer-first mindset to the helm of M·A·C’s global creative strategy. He will report directly to Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, M·A·C’s Senior Vice President and Global General Manager. “Nicola is a once-in-a-generation creative talent who perfectly embodies the bold, fearless energy of M·A·C and our global community,” said Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois. “Like our consumers, Nicola is passionate, expressive and knows

In April 2024, Dr. Jean-Yves Parisot was appointed CEO of Symrise where he had been a member of the Executive Board since 2016, being responsible for the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment. He took over as CEO from Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, who retired. Symrise recently reported their Q1 results. Corporate organic growth was 4.2% with sales rising to €1,317 Million vs €1,292 Million 2024. In his report, Parisot noted, “We again delivered profitable growth despite continued macroeconomic uncertainty. The Group’s performance is underpinned by our diversified portfolio and unique global platform. We are