What does your role entail?
I am responsible for the Kao consumer
product business in the EMEA region. This
business consists of three beauty care
business groups: mass (John Frieda, Bioré,
Guhl and Jergens); salon professional
(Goldwell and KMS); and Molton Brown. I
see my role as being like the conductor of an
orchestra. I ensure that all elements of the
orchestra are in harmony and that everybody
performs at their best. To achieve this I try to
maximise the use of our company’s assets
across the EMEA region – people, brands
and investments.
How did you get to where you are today?
I got to where I am by staying true to myself,
treating people as I would like to be treated,
hard work, always going the extra mile and by
being open-minded and having fun.
What do you love most about working for Kao?
Kao is a great company to work for. It is a big
global company with a small company
mentality. After 16 years with Kao I still
start every day with a smile on my face. It is
the team members who make the difference
for me. We have a multicultural group with
the same passion for beauty – no frills,
hard work and fun.
Can you tell us about your plans for the year ahead?
The industry has become increasingly fastpaced.
We believe that
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