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Elizabeth Arden’s executive vice president of global fragrance innovation, Art Spiro, will enter The Fragrance Foundation’s renowned Circle of Champions on October 8 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York. Selected by the Foundation’s board of directors for his extraordinary Art Spiro contributions to the fragrance industry, Spiro—the 14 th total recipient of the award—will be toasted by Parlux president Donald Luftus. “The beauty industry is comprised of so many talented and innovative people, and I feel as if I have just been awarded a membership to the inner circle,” Spiro stated. For tickets and additional information, contact Kracciato@fragrance.org. Robertet Fragrances announced the appointment of Jordi Castells as vice president, senior perfumer reporting to Christophe Maubert, global president, Robertet Fragrance Division. In this role, Castells brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in fabric, personal Jordi Castells and home care perfumery to Robertet’s creative team in Oakland, New Jersey. Some of the world’s most popular and successful brands bear his imprint. His creations are a signature component of consumer products ranging from air fresheners to soaps, shower gels and shampoos to softeners and detergents. Castells is a native of Barcelona, Spain and is a world traveler, having lived and studied in many countries. He speaks Dutch, German and English in addition to his native Catalan and Spanish. Castells brings that rich global perspective to his creative work. The Estée Lauder Companies appointed Pamela Gill Alabaster to lead the company’s global Corporate Responsibility function. In this role, Alabaster will be responsible for the continued development and implementation of the global Corporate Responsibility strategy in alignment with the company’s long-term business objectives. She will report to Gregory Polcer, executive vice president, Global Supply Chain and to Peter Jueptner, senior vice president, Strategy and New Business Development, co-chairs of the company’s Corporate Responsibility efforts, under the leadership of executive chairman, William P. Lauder. Alabaster joins The Estée Lauder Companies from L’Oréal USA where she held various senior leadership marketing and management roles, most recently serving as senior vice president, Corporate Communications, Sustainable Development & Public Affairs. In her tenure at L’Oréal USA, she has developed several key corporate functions including Corporate Media, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development, and led the strategic brand marketing of the L’Oréal Paris and Lancôme brands in the U.S. S EPTEMB ER 2 0 1 3 /
Beauty industry veteran Joe Lattarulo has joined Fragrance Resources as executive vice president. Lattarulo, who previously spent 15 years as senior vice president of sales and marketing at Robertet, will report directly to Fragrance Resources’ president and CEO, Christpoh Gerberding. Valerie Belmont has also joined FraJoe Lattarulo grance Resources’ New York-based team as senior fragrance evaluator. Belmont has over 12 years of experience, working previously with Firmenich, Givaudan-Quest International, and most recently, Takasago. The company has also announced the promotion of Cutler Whitman to senior vice president of sales. Whitman has been with Fragrance Resources as vice president of Cutler Whitman sales since 2008. Nicole by OPI partnered with 6-time Grammy Award winning superstar Carrie Underwood for a 14-nail lacquer collection debuting in January 2014. This collection features a colorful mosaic of hues ranging from soft pastels to dark sultry shades to playful glitters. Additionally, the line will include a signature gold textured shade called Carrie’d Away, created exclusively for Underwood. “In working closely with Carrie, we came up with 14 nail lacquers that truly encapsulate her soulful spirit and showcase different facets of her personality,” said Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI executive vice president & artistic director. Available at mass retailers, this limited edition promotion will also debut the new Nicole logo. For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. AHAVA’s board of directors has appointed Elana Drell Szyfer group chief executive officer of the company globally. Formerly the North American CEO of AHAVA, Drell Szyfer replaces Yacov Ellis, who will move on after a successful 10-year tenure with the company. Prior to AHAVA, Drell Szyfer held Elana Drell Szyfer several top-level global marketing roles, including positions at Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Avon, and Chanel. Internationally-renowned makeup artist Aaron de Mey has joined Sephora in the newly-created position of artistry ambassador. In this role, de Mey will hold a variety of educational workshops and creative consultation sessions, as well as collaborate with the Sephora PRO team of elite makeup artists to further advance the company’s overall artistry expertise. “[Aaron] brings not only his exceptional skill, but a relatable and engaging personality to our artistry program,” stated Lina Kutsovskaya, Sephora’s vice president and executive creative director. 14
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