Japan’s Trade Minister resigns over cosmetics scandal Japan’s Trade Minister resigns over cosmetics scandal Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Ms Yuko Obuchi has resigned following allegations over the misuse of political funds. Drom fragrances appoints perfumer Gino Percontino Drom fragrances appoints perfumer Gino Percontino Gino Percontino to work alongside Jean-Claude Delville and Agnes Mazin in drom’s downtown Manhattan studio. Johnson & Johnson appoints Yana Ignatova Johnson & Johnson appoints Yana Ignatova Ignatova, who joins from Procter & Gamble, will oversee all franchises. Dr Straetmans appoints Ralf Kuschnereit as new Sales Director Dr Straetmans appoints Ralf Kuschnereit as new Sales Director Cosmetics ingredients supplier Dr Straetmans has appointed Ralf Kuschnereit as new Sales Director for global sales activities. Gary Pfeiffer joins the Solazyme Board of Directors Gary Pfeiffer joins the Solazyme Board of Directors Solazyme has announced that former E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) CFO Gary Pfeiffer has joined the Solazyme Board of Directors. Olay announces Katie Holmes as brand’s first Global Brand Ambassador Olay announces Katie Holmes as brand’s first Global Brand Ambassador Holmes will represent the Olay global brand campaign, Your Best Beautiful. Galenic appoints Mar Saura as company's first Ambassador Galenic appoints Mar Saura as company's first Ambassador Spanish actress and TV presenter Mar Saura, has been appointed the first Ambassador for Galénic. Oscar de la Renta dies age 82 Oscar de la Renta dies age 82 Ulta Beauty appoints to Board of Directors Ulta Beauty appoints to Board of Directors Ulta Beauty announces that Michelle Collins has been appointed to its Board of Directors Demi Lovato chosen for N.Y.C New York Color's first Global Brand Ambassador Demi Lovato chosen for N.Y.C New York Color's first Global Brand Ambassador Demi Lovato is to join N.Y.C. New York Color as its first-ever Global Brand Ambassador L'Oréal appoints Executive Vice President, Operations L'Oréal appoints Executive Vice President, Operations Barbara Lavernos appointed Executive Vice-President Operations (covering sourcing, production, supply chain) Coty announces resignation of CEO Coty announces resignation of CEO Chief Executive Officer Michele Scannavini has stepped down from his role at the company TSG Consumer Partners elects Senior Managing Director TSG Consumer Partners elects Senior Managing Director TSG Consumer Partners announces the election of Hadley Mullin to Senior Managing Director Avon CFO resigns Avon CFO resigns TriMas announces changes to leadership within Rieke Packaging Systems TriMas announces changes to leadership within Rieke Packaging Systems Company announces transition of leadership within its packaging business segment, Rieke Packaging Systems New managing director at The Fragrance Shop New managing director at The Fragrance Shop Peter King has been appointed Managing Director of the largest privately owned fragrance retailer in the UK