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Nicolas Hieronimus
Born3 January 1964
NationalityFrench
EducationESSEC
Occupation(s)Deputy CEO, L'Oréal

Nicolas Hieronimus is the CEO of the L’Oréal Group [1] since May 1, 2021 [2], the sixth CEO in the history of the group [3] [4], taking the place of Jean-Paul Agon, who remains the chairman of the group.

Early life

Born in Paris on January 3, 1964, Nicolas Hieronimus’ father was a television producer and his mother was an engineer in the aerospace sector [5].

He joined ESSEC Business School in 1981, graduating in 1985 with a degree in marketing. [6] [5]

Career at L'Oréal

Nicolas Hieronimus joined L'Oréal in 1987 as product manager on the Garnier brand. [1][7]

As marketing director at Garnier Laboratories in the 1990s, he created, developed and launched the Fructis haircare and Movida hair color ranges [8]. In 1998 he led the Garnier and Maybelline businesses in the United Kingdom and launched the Fructis franchise and the Maybelline brand on to the British market. [5]

At the request of Lindsay Owen-Jones and Patrick Rabain, he formed the International Brand Management of L'Oréal Paris and became International Managing Director of L'Oréal Paris. He launched the Dermo-Expertise skincare and the line of men's skin care, Men Expert.[9]

After becoming head of L'Oréal Mexico in 2005, Nicolas Hieronimus became general manager of the Professional Products Division in 2008. He launched the Inoa hair color line.[10]

In January 2011, Jean-Paul Agon, CEO of L'Oréal, appointed him President of L’Oréal Luxe, which he transformed by upgrading and modernizing its major brands, and by focusing on consumer experience, service and retail. He steered the acquisitions of Urban Decay, IT Cosmetics and Atelier Cologne, as well as the Valentino license and the extension of the Armani license.[9] [11]

Nicolas Hieronimus became President Selective Divisions (Luxury, Active Cosmetics, Professional Products) on July 1, 2013 and was named Deputy CEO in charge of Divisions on May 1, 2017. [4] [12]

On May 1, 2021, he became Chief Executive Officer of the Group [2]. The current CEO, Jean-Paul Agon, remains Chairman of the Board. [13] [14]

Private life

Nicolas Hieronimus is married to Géraldine Hieronimus. He is the father of two boys.

Honours and decorations

In 2016 Nicolas Hieronimus became a Knight of the Legion of Honour.

References

  1. ^ a b Reuters Staff (2017-04-20). "France's L'Oreal appoints Hieronimus to new deputy CEO position". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-10-15. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ a b "A new boss at L'Oréal will have to prove he is worth it". April 17, 2021 – via The Economist.
  3. ^ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-14/l-oreal-names-insider-hieronimus-as-only-its-sixth-ceo-ever
  4. ^ a b Staff, Reuters (April 20, 2017). "France's L'Oreal appoints Hieronimus to new deputy CEO position" – via www.reuters.com. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ a b c "Keen cyclist to steer L'Oreal through 2020s transition". RFI. April 16, 2021.
  6. ^ IN, FashionNetwork com. "France's L'Oreal appoints Hieronimus to new deputy CEO position". FashionNetwork.com.
  7. ^ Bloomberg. "Nicolas Hieronimus Profile". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  8. ^ "Nicolas Hieronimus, pur produit du sérail L'Oréal". May 1, 2021 – via Le Monde.
  9. ^ a b Redding, Marie (2020-07-01). "L'Oreal To Name New CEO, Jean-Paul Agon To Step Down Next Year". BeautyPackaging.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  10. ^ Market Screener. "Nicolas Hieronimus - Biography". MarketScreener.com. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  11. ^ "It's Official! L'Oréal Gets New CEO On May 1". HAPPI.
  12. ^ Weil, Jennifer; Weil, Jennifer (April 23, 2021). "Team Leader: L'Oréal's Nicolas Hieronimus".
  13. ^ Staff, Reuters (October 13, 2020). "L'Oreal set to name deputy CEO Hieronimus as new chief: Le Figaro" – via www.reuters.com. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ "Blue hair hues signal bold make-up revival for new L'Oreal boss". Reuters. May 7, 2021.