Shiseido announces growth and innovation strategy; makes leadership appointments
THE WHAT? Shiseido Americas has announced new leadership appointments that is ‘aimed at accelerating its commitment to growth and innovation across the region.’
THE DETAILS Agnes Landau, has been named as Chief Marketing Officer, U.S., a newly created role.
In another newly created position, Louanne McGrory, formerly President, Shiseido Canada, has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, U.S.
Antonio Andrade, formerly SVP LATAM, where he oversees the company’s Latin America business, has been appointed President, Shiseido Canada and LATAM, while Mary Gerzema, formerly SVP of Consumer Insights and Digital Media, is named as EVP, Marketing Intelligence & Consumer Engagement.
THE WHY? The new appointments and innovation strategy come as Shiseido continues to report stifled growth.
Ron Gee, President and CEO, Shiseido Americas, and Global Leader, M&A for Shiseido, said: “Today, the Americas region continues to be dynamic, resilient and most of all, a compelling opportunity for growth.
“As a key strategic priority for Shiseido, we will continue to focus our energies on the Americas region, particularly among our marketing, commercial and digital functions.”
He continues: “The changes we announced today ensure that we have top talent, both new and internal, in the right functions to drive growth.
“I am pleased to welcome Agnes to Shiseido Americas, and I look forward to working with Louanne, Mary and Antonio in their new and expanded roles.”
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