Valerie Chapoulaud, president of the Luxury Products Division of L'Oréal USA, announced the promotion of Stephane de la Faverie to general manager, Giorgio Armani Beauty.

"Stephane is a well-respected executive within the L'Oréal Group whose leadership and global vision make him an excellent choice for this role. I am confident that along with his team, the Giorgio Armani Brand will continue its growth and success in the United States market," Ms. Chapoulaud said.

Mr. de la Faverie brings over 10 years of experience within the L'Oréal Group, in both operational and developmental roles. He began his career in 1998 within the Lancome International Division in Paris. In 2001, he joined the Travel Retail Division as area manager for the Luxury Products Group, North America, overseeing the Lancome, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Biotherm beauty brands. Soon after, Mr. de la Faverie was appointed general manager, Lancome, Australia and in 2006 joined Lancome USA as vice president, marketing, overseeing both the skin care and fragrance categories.

Giorgio Armani Beauty is a division of L'Oréal USA's Luxury Products Group headquartered in New York City.