Revealed
February 6, 2025
L’Oréal Groupe introduced on Thursday the retirement of firm veteran Carol Hamilton, efficient Could 1, after a 40-year profession inside the U.S. division of the French magnificence big.
Carol Hamilton – Courtesy
Hamilton arrived at L’Oréal in 1984, becoming a member of the patron merchandise division as a advertising and marketing director for L’Oréal Paris within the U.S. After 24 years of service, the chief went on to develop into the U.S. model president in 2000 after which the worldwide model president. From right here, Hamilton transitioned from mass to the world of luxurious magnificence, taking the helm as U.S. president of L’Oréal Luxe, in 2008.
Underneath her cost, the U.S. luxe enterprise doubled in dimension and achieved file profitability, earlier than Hamilton took on the function of group president in 2015, the place she was answerable for supporting the worldwide improvement and acquisitions of American manufacturers within the luxe division similar to Kiehl’s, City Decay and IT Cosmetics. In 2018, she was appointed U.S. president of acquisitions, earlier than increasing her function in 2020, overseeing the creation of and management over L’Oréal USA’s new company workplace.
Opening in June 2022, the brand new El Segundo, California-based initiative introduced the corporate’s west coast-based manufacturers all underneath one roof for the primary time.
“Carol Hamilton’s leadership at L’Oréal has been nothing short of transformative. Her strategic vision propelled unprecedented growth for many brands in the portfolio, achieving market leadership across multiple categories. She consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify and cultivate emerging opportunities, pioneer business transformation, and drive key brand acquisitions,” stated David Greenberg, CEO of L’Oréal USA and President of the North America Zone.
“Beyond her sharp business acumen, Carol’s commitment to mentorship and talent development leaves an enduring legacy of leadership within L’Oréal. We celebrate her remarkable contributions and wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement.”
Hamilton’s retirement comes simply days after L’Oréal Groupe introduced the appointment of Christina (Tina) Honest as president of the patron merchandise division (CPD) for the North America zone.
