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Breen Named Chair of The Council

To replace Beattie of Arden, who has held position since 2012.

Thia Breen, group president of North America for The Estée Lauder Companies, was named the new chair of The Personal Care Products Council at its annual meeting.  She currently leads 30 brands in the US and Canada for The Estée Lauder Companies. Joining the company in 1977, Breen has worked on leading beauty brands including: Aramis, Clinique and Origins, where as a member of the founding team she helped to establish the brand's unique profile.

Breen, the second female Board chair, has served on the board for several years, most recently as vice chair.  In addition, she serves on the board of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and was recently honored with the Women of Achievement award.  

Outgoing Council Chairman E. Scott Beattie, chairman and CEO for Elizabeth Arden, who has served as The Council’s chair since 2012 said, “I am honored to have served as chairman of this organization for the past three years, and am proud to turn over a stronger PCPC organization to this new slate of officers.”

The Personal Care Products Council also elected: 

Vice Chairs—George Calvert, VP and general manager, Supply Chain, Amway; Karen Fondu, president, L’Oreal Paris; Heidi Manheimer, president and CEO, Shiseido Cosmetics America
 
Treasure—David Holl, president and CEO, Mary Kay;

Secretary—Pamela Baxter, president and chief executive officer LVMH Perfumes &
Cosmetics for North America
 
New board members:  Jane Iredale, president and CEO, Iredale Mineral Cosmetics and Alexandra Keith, president, Beauty, Procter & Gamble.

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