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“Beauty packaging has reached a turning point,” says François Luscan

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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

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,...

06/17/2022
Hermès Beauty names Gregoris Pyrpylis Creative Director

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...

01/25/2022
Chanel taps Unilever veteran as CEO

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...

12/14/2021 |

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...

12/06/2021 |
Laurent Boillot named president of Comité Colbert

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...

11/24/2021

Arcade Beauty promotes Carl Allain to CEO

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...

11/02/2021

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...

09/16/2021 |
Heinz Glas appoints Christian Fröba COO

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...

08/18/2021
Groupe Pochet appoints Xavier Gagey CEO

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...

07/12/2021