Harry Slatkin
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Harry Slatkin | |
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| Born | August 14, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur; Fortune 500 executive, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Laura Slatkin |
Harry Slatkin (born August 14, 1960) is an American businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
The New York Times called him the "king" of home fragrance[1] and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elton John use his home fragrances.[2] As the founder and creative force behind Slatkin & Co, a home fragrance brand, Slatkin is regarded as one of the country's fragrance experts.[3]
A former Bear Stearns director, he created Slatkin & Co in 1992.[4] Launched at Saks Fifth Avenue, the brand was picked up by specialty retailers and international stores.[citation needed] Fans of the brand included Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Elton John, the Christian Dior company, flocked to Slatkin to create home fragrance collections.[5][clarification needed] In 2005, retailer Les Wexner purchased Slatkin & Co. for L Brands.[6] He named Slatkin President of Home Design for Limited Brands as well as President of Slatkin & Co.,[citation needed] growing the home fragrance business over a billion dollars during his tenure. He is the only officially recognized[by whom?] "nose" in the entire home fragrance business.
Slatkin is an editor at Elle Décor magazine and appears regularly on QVC.[7] He has made guest appearances on networks and shows including CNN, The Martha Stewart Show,[8][better source needed] Extra TV, E! News, CNBC, ABC[9] and Comedy Central.
In June 2011, Slatkin, with Tommy Hilfiger and the Labelux Group, acquired Belstaff, a British outerwear brand.[10] Slatkin assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.[11][10] In 2014 he sold his shares back to Labelux.[citation needed]
Slatkin is the current owner and CEO of Slatkin & Co HomeWorx, Scentworx, Aroma Home, Club 92 and Dwell212 home fragrance and bath and body brands.[12] His products are found in numerous retailers including QVC, Home Depot, Kohls, CVS, and Walmart.
Slatkin and his wife serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations including Autism Speaks,[13][12] Henry Street Settlement House,[14] and NEXT for Autism,[12] which Slatkin and his wife founded and then built the first charter school for autism in New York State.[15] The Slatkins also partnered with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to open the Center For Autism and the Developing Brain.[16]
References
- ^ Green, Penelope, "Accessorizing the Air", The New York Times, October 12, 2006 [1]
- ^ "Burning Passion: Hollywood is All Aglow Over Harry Slatkin's Scented Candles", People, June 6, 2005
- ^ Sheftell, Jason, "Making Scents", New York Daily News,December 12, 2008
- ^ Merrick, Amy, "Slatkin's Star Shines at Limited", The Wall Street Journal, April 30, 2007, p.B6 [2]
- ^ de la Fuente, Della, "Celebrity-Inspired Candles Spread Scented Star-Power Around Home Scene, Associated Press, September 24, 2007
- ^ "...Deals and Dealmakers", Avenue Magazine, December 2005
- ^ Eaton,Dan, "Limited Has High Hopes for Bath & Body Works", Business First of Columbus, October 31, 2008
- ^ Martha Stewart Show: Last Minute Holiday Gifts, December 24, 2008
- ^ Aromatic New Trend in Home Decor, November 6, 2007
- ^ a b Gallagher, Victoria (June 14, 2011). "Tommy Hilfiger and Harry Slatkin join Belstaff". Drapers. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Skip to top of this page. "Brands > Belstaff". Labelux Group. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c "About HomeWorx by Slatkin & Co". HomeWorx Candles. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "Board Members". Autism Speaks. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ^ [3] Archived October 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL". NEXT For AUTISM. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "Center for Autism and the Developing Brain Set to Open at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital". WCM Newsroom. Retrieved January 30, 2023.