12.09.14
Michael Larrain, former president of the Active Cosmetics Division of L’Oréal, has been tapped to serve as chief executive officer of PCA Skin, effective Jan. 5, 2015.
Larrain joins PCA SKIN from L'Oreal, where he served as president of the Active Cosmetics Division, and also held positions as general manager and VP of sales for SkinCeuticals.
"Michael is a successful business leader who has transformed cosmetic companies into global beauty and health brands. He has the experience, passion and demonstrated ability to take PCA Skin to the next level," said Richard Linder, PCA Skin chairman. "As we head into PCA Skin's next chapter, there are many exciting developments on the horizon. Larrain is the ideal leader to drive these plans and continue the company's growth and vision for many years to come."
While at L'Oreal, Larrain successfully turned three brands into lucrative entities and led a skin care brand through a complete turnaround in just 18 months, according to PCA Skin.
Larrain, who has also served as VP of sales for Dermalogica and the International Dermal Institute, will be based out of PCA SKIN's Scottsdale headquarters.
Larrain joins PCA SKIN from L'Oreal, where he served as president of the Active Cosmetics Division, and also held positions as general manager and VP of sales for SkinCeuticals.
"Michael is a successful business leader who has transformed cosmetic companies into global beauty and health brands. He has the experience, passion and demonstrated ability to take PCA Skin to the next level," said Richard Linder, PCA Skin chairman. "As we head into PCA Skin's next chapter, there are many exciting developments on the horizon. Larrain is the ideal leader to drive these plans and continue the company's growth and vision for many years to come."
While at L'Oreal, Larrain successfully turned three brands into lucrative entities and led a skin care brand through a complete turnaround in just 18 months, according to PCA Skin.
Larrain, who has also served as VP of sales for Dermalogica and the International Dermal Institute, will be based out of PCA SKIN's Scottsdale headquarters.