01.15.19
Nest Fragrances has named Maria Dempsey as CEO. An accomplished beauty industry veteran for more than 25 years, having held senior-level positions at Lancôme, John Frieda and Clarins, Dempsey brings to the home fragrance brand a proven track record of executive and organizational leadership, strategic brand vision, and innovative retail and digital successes.
Dempsey succeeds Nancy McKay who stepped down as CEO of NEST Fragrances in October 2018.
“Since the launch of Nest Fragrances in 2008, we have enjoyed enormous success and significant year-over-year growth,” said Laura Slatkin, founder and executive chairman of Nest Fragrances. “As a result of the tremendous interest in the brand from both our existing and potential customers, we have a meaningful opportunity to develop additional product categories, increase our digital penetration, and expand our international footprint. In order to appropriately capitalize on these opportunities, we require a capable and driven CEO who can organize and position the company for accelerated growth over the next few years. I believe that person is Maria Dempsey. Not only is she an innovative business strategist and dynamic leader, she is also a straight shooter who is ready to roll up her sleeves and hit the ground running. I look forward to working with Maria to help shape a bright future for Nest Fragrances.”
From 2008 to 2017, Dempsey held several senior and executive-level management positions at Clarins, most recently serving as EVP of marketing for the Americas, United Kingdom, and travel retail. In that role, Dempsey, who was also a member of the executive leadership team, helped to conceive, develop, and execute all brand, digital, and retail initiatives. Prior to joining Clarins, Dempsey was president and board chair of HM Mane Solutions, her own start-up business venture that launched the revolutionary EasyStraight brand of at-home hair care products distributed in drug stores in the US and Australia. The company was sold to Zotos International, Inc., in 2007.
Dempsey succeeds Nancy McKay who stepped down as CEO of NEST Fragrances in October 2018.
“Since the launch of Nest Fragrances in 2008, we have enjoyed enormous success and significant year-over-year growth,” said Laura Slatkin, founder and executive chairman of Nest Fragrances. “As a result of the tremendous interest in the brand from both our existing and potential customers, we have a meaningful opportunity to develop additional product categories, increase our digital penetration, and expand our international footprint. In order to appropriately capitalize on these opportunities, we require a capable and driven CEO who can organize and position the company for accelerated growth over the next few years. I believe that person is Maria Dempsey. Not only is she an innovative business strategist and dynamic leader, she is also a straight shooter who is ready to roll up her sleeves and hit the ground running. I look forward to working with Maria to help shape a bright future for Nest Fragrances.”
From 2008 to 2017, Dempsey held several senior and executive-level management positions at Clarins, most recently serving as EVP of marketing for the Americas, United Kingdom, and travel retail. In that role, Dempsey, who was also a member of the executive leadership team, helped to conceive, develop, and execute all brand, digital, and retail initiatives. Prior to joining Clarins, Dempsey was president and board chair of HM Mane Solutions, her own start-up business venture that launched the revolutionary EasyStraight brand of at-home hair care products distributed in drug stores in the US and Australia. The company was sold to Zotos International, Inc., in 2007.
