L’Oréal has been named as a 2017 ‘World’s Most Ethical Company’ by the Ethisphere Institute - a global leader in defining and measuring standards of ethical business practices.
German perfume retailer Douglas has begun its search for a new CEO after announcing that the current position holder, Dr Henning Kreke, plans to join the Supervisory Board and serve as chairman.
Coty is relocating its headquarters to London to ensure it is not in the same location as any divisional management offices empowering the business, and also to attract talent to the base, particularly with a new Growth and Digital department being launched.
Beiersdorf has appointed former Colgate-Palmolive finance director Jesper Andersen as its new CFO, taking over from the retiring Ulrich Schmidt in September.
Proctor & Gamble has appointed Francis S. Blake, former CEO of Home Depot, to its board of executive directors, the latest move in a series ultimately aimed at revamping the business.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) and RockTenn have taken steps towards creating a combined packaging giant with an equity value of $16 billion having signed a definitive combination agreement.
Germany-based cosmetics and personal care Beiersdorf has announced a key change in its executive board, together with the passing of its honorary chairman Georg Claussen.
Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald has met with activist investor William Ackman, head of Pershing Square Capital Management, to be confronted with a 75-page document listing a range of complaints about his leadership.
Cosmetics Design presents the latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including a reshuffle at L’Oréal, and appointments at Shiseido and Inolex.
Heidenreich will join the executive board at Beirsdorf in January 2012 and will replace out-going CEO Thomas Quaas after the company's AGM, in the following April.
Speciality chemicals distributor Azelis has created a new managing director role for UK operations, freeing up a separate role to look at international business growth.
Atrium is planning to sell its active ingredients and
specialty chemicals division in order to focus its energies on the
nutritional supplements sector.
Oriflame's less than impressive debut as a public listed company
and falling profits has prompted major boardroom changes,
highlighted by the appointment of Magnus Brännström as the
company's new CEO, Simon Pitman reports.
The maker of Arm & Hammer toothpaste, Church & Dwight, has
elected a new president and chief executive officer. James Craigie,
who also takes a seat on the board, will succeed Robert Davies, who
will remain as chairman.
