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“Beauty packaging has reached a turning point,” says François Luscan
In an excerpt from Formes de Luxe’s upcoming Winter issue, we spoke with packaging industry veteran and former CEO at Albéa, François Luscan. He reflects on his career, where the beauty packaging market is headed and the importance of...
In Memoriam: Charles-Henri Bourgeois
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Charles-Henri Bourgeois this week at the age of 36. Charles-Henri had been part of the MakeUp in trade show team before leaving to pursue other adventures. “Charles-Henri was courageous,...
Hermès Beauty names Gregoris Pyrpylis Creative Director
Hermès has appointed Greek make-up artist Gregoris Pyrpylis Creative Director of Hermès Beauty.Pyrpylis will report to Hermès Parfum & Beauté President Agnès de Villers and work under the supervision of Hermès Artistic Director...
Chanel taps Unilever veteran as CEO
French luxury brand Chanel has named former Unilever executive Leena Nair Global CEO, effective January 2022. Nair, who will be based in London, has served as consumer-goods group Unilever’s Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of...
MS BeautiLab names GM North America
In line with MS BeautiLab’s Pulse 2025 strategy, the French cosmetic formulation specialist is focusing on expansion to North America with the appointment of Shannaz Schopfer as General Manager of the region.Having over 20 years...
Laurent Boillot named president of Comité Colbert
Laurent Boillot, CEO of Hennessy (LVMH), has been elected as president of French luxury association, effective June 2022. He replaces Guillaume de Seynes, managing director of Hermès.Earlier this year, Luxe Packaging Insight...
Arcade Beauty promotes Carl Allain to CEO
French sampling solutions specialist Arcade Beauty has a new President and CEO. Peter Lennox, President and CEO of Arcade Beauty since 2016, has ceded his role to Carl Allain. Allain, who took up the position at the end of October, will...
Superga names VP Business Development
Beauty supplier Superga Beauty has appointed Laurent Bourgoin as VP Business Development.Reporting to President Leslie Bréau Meniger, Bourgoin is tasked with accelerating the development of new business, new geographical areas and...
Heinz Glas appoints Christian Fröba COO
Christian Fröba has joined German glassmaker Heinz Glas Group as Chief Operating Officer.Fröba comes from Bucher Emhart Glass SA, where he was Senior Director End to End Supply Chain and Project Leader Trade Compliance Implementation. He...
Groupe Pochet appoints Xavier Gagey CEO
Xavier Gagey, who joined Groupe Pochet in 2018 as General Manager of the glass division and member of the Executive Committee, was named CEO of the French glassmaker today.He replaces Tristan Farabet, who has been at the helm of Groupe...