Sol de Janeiro appoints Jordan Saxemard as world CMDO
In October, Sol de Janeiro appointed Jordan Saxemard as world Chief Advertising and Digital Officer. Saxemard brings greater than twenty years of expertise throughout magnificence, luxurious and expertise, most not too long ago serving as president for the Americas and EMEA at Dyson, following a 12-year tenure at Coty Luxurious.
“As we enter our subsequent chapter, I’m excited to companion with Jordan to proceed bringing our joyful, inclusive imaginative and prescient of magnificence to extra folks world wide,” mentioned Heela Yang, co-founder and CEO of Sol de Janeiro, in an organization press launch. In his new function, Saxemard leads world model and product advertising and marketing, communications, digital and shopper engagement technique as the corporate continues to broaden its world footprint.
PCPC expands management staff with science and world technique appointments
Private Care Merchandise Council named Jaap Venema Chief Scientist and Govt VP of Science, efficient November 3, 2025, and appointed Heather Helm as Govt VP of World Methods final month. Venema brings greater than 35 years of expertise throughout academia, the pharmaceutical sector and nonprofit management, most not too long ago serving as CSO on the U.S. Pharmacopeia, whereas Helm joins PCPC after greater than twenty years on the U.S. Division of Commerce, together with serving as principal deputy assistant secretary for trade and evaluation.
“In opposition to the backdrop of an more and more complicated geopolitical panorama, Heather’s appointment comes at a pivotal second for our trade,” mentioned Tom Myers, president and CEO of PCPC in a press assertion. In accordance with the group, the appointments are supposed to strengthen its science-based advocacy and help worldwide commerce, regulatory alignment and world market entry for the cosmetics and private care merchandise trade.
Melis del Rey turns into latest CEO for Supergoop!
Supergoop! has named Melis del Rey chief government officer and board director, together with her appointment taking impact December 8, 2025. Del Rey brings greater than twenty years of expertise within the world magnificence and shopper merchandise trade, most not too long ago serving as normal supervisor of Amazon U.S. Well being and Magnificence, the place she led the evolution of the platform’s magnificence enterprise.
“Melis is a dynamic and visionary chief with a confirmed observe file of constructing world manufacturers, strengthening retail partnerships, and delivering distinctive shopper experiences,” mentioned Edgar Huber, chairman of the board at Supergoop! in a media assertion. She succeeds Gregory Polcer, who has served as interim CEO since Might 2025 and can stay on the corporate’s board of administrators.
Dr. Felipe Jimenez named Senior VP of Scientific Innovation at Curology
Jimenez brings greater than twenty years of expertise in pores and skin biology, product improvement and R&D management, most not too long ago serving as Chief Science Officer at NULASTIN, the place he superior new applied sciences and expanded the corporate’s mental property portfolio.
Beginning in his new function final month, he’s main Curology’s scientific technique, with a give attention to formulation innovation, real-world testing and cross-functional R&D partnerships all through 2026. The corporate mentioned his work will help its mission to make efficient skincare extra accessible and assist information upcoming science-backed product launches following the latest DayPrimeRx debut.
iLABS appoints Max Maur SVP of Gross sales
In November, world magnificence firm iLABS has appointed Max Maur as Senior VP of Gross sales as the corporate appears to help its subsequent section of progress. Within the function, Maur is targeted on deepening current partnerships and increasing iLABS’ buyer base throughout the sweetness sector.
He brings greater than 20 years of trade expertise, combining a background in chemical engineering with senior management roles spanning gross sales, advertising and marketing, operations and R&D. In accordance with the corporate, his expertise throughout the complete worth chain, from ingredient formulation to completed items manufacturing, is anticipated to help customer-focused progress initiatives.
Former L’Oréal Groupe government joins CAKES physique
In October, intimate attire firm CAKES physique appointed Erica Culpepper as its first president because the model enters its subsequent section of progress. Culpepper joined CAKES after greater than 20 years at L’Oréal Groupe, the place she held senior management roles throughout manufacturers together with IT Cosmetics, Carol’s Daughter, L’Oréal Paris and Maybelline New York, with a give attention to scaling founder-led and high-growth companies.
“I’ve admired CAKES physique since its early days — what began as a intelligent resolution has advanced right into a full-on cultural motion rooted in objective, neighborhood, and ease,” Culpepper mentioned in a press assertion. Within the function, she is targeted on operational technique, innovation and enlargement throughout retail and worldwide markets whereas working carefully with co-founders Taylor Capuano and Casey Sarai.
