Murad appoints Blake Hughes as General Manager
Skin care brand Murad has announced the appointment of Blake Hughes as General Manager, Europe.
In the newly-created role, Hughes will oversee the company-owned UK business and distribution network across Europe. He will also be responsible for driving brand growth, equity and profitability across retail, spa, e-commerce and home shopping channels.
Blake has an impressive employment history, with more than 18 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetics industries. He previously worked at P&G, Elizabeth Arden and Marks & Spencer.
Richard Murad, General Manager of Murad said: “It is our hope to grow the UK business exponentially over the next several years and also make it a hub for activity and education for all of Europe. Being a consumer-focused leader with a track record of delivering sustainable share and profit growth across multiple countries and categories, through building innovative business strategies for both brand and retailer businesses, Blake is the perfect fit to help us accomplish this vision. We are very proud to own our first overseas business entity and are looking forward to working with Blake and his loyal team of Murad UK employees to achieve success and allow the company to continue to transform the skin and lives of current and future customers around the world.”
