Happi Staff10.15.20
KKR has named Annie Young-Scrivner as the new CEO of the Wella Company, which includes Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. The appointment will become effective upon close of the previously announced transaction in which KKR is acquiring 60% of Wella from Coty Inc. That transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.
Young-Scrivner joins Wella from Godiva Chocolatier where she served as CEO for the last three years. Prior to that post, Young-Scrivner spent seven years in a number of senior positions at Starbucks Corporation where she helped elevate the brand and customer experience while fueling an innovation pipeline that led to double-digit growth. She started her career at PepsiCo Inc. where she held senior leadership roles in sales, marketing and general management during her 19-year tenure with the business.
“We are thrilled that Annie will bring her tremendous passion for the consumer sector, her commitment to diverse and inclusive organizations, and her proven track record of building the value of consumer brands and businesses to the newly formed Wella Company,” said Tim Franks, Partner at KKR and head of consumer and retail in its European Private Equity business.
“Given Annie’s vast global experience in working with B2B and B2C businesses and her intuitive understanding of digital engagement in consumer-centric industries, we are confident she will help unlock the true potential of Wella’s portfolio,” said Nancy Ford, Managing Director at KKR in the Americas Private Equity business.
“I am honored to join Wella at such a pivotal time in the brand’s history as it celebrates 140 years of partnering with beauty professionals and salon owners,” Young-Scrivner said in a statement. “I’ve long admired Wella’s iconic brands and breakthrough innovations, and I am looking forward to engaging with the team as we work to grow the portfolio of brands and increase the Company’s share of the $90 billion Hair and Nail beauty category.”
Current president of Coty’s professional and retail hair businesses, Sylvie Moreau, will remain in her role until the transaction between KKR and Coty closes. “
After the transaction closes, the Wella Company will operate as a separate company with its own management team and operational structures.
Young-Scrivner joins Wella from Godiva Chocolatier where she served as CEO for the last three years. Prior to that post, Young-Scrivner spent seven years in a number of senior positions at Starbucks Corporation where she helped elevate the brand and customer experience while fueling an innovation pipeline that led to double-digit growth. She started her career at PepsiCo Inc. where she held senior leadership roles in sales, marketing and general management during her 19-year tenure with the business.
“We are thrilled that Annie will bring her tremendous passion for the consumer sector, her commitment to diverse and inclusive organizations, and her proven track record of building the value of consumer brands and businesses to the newly formed Wella Company,” said Tim Franks, Partner at KKR and head of consumer and retail in its European Private Equity business.
“Given Annie’s vast global experience in working with B2B and B2C businesses and her intuitive understanding of digital engagement in consumer-centric industries, we are confident she will help unlock the true potential of Wella’s portfolio,” said Nancy Ford, Managing Director at KKR in the Americas Private Equity business.
“I am honored to join Wella at such a pivotal time in the brand’s history as it celebrates 140 years of partnering with beauty professionals and salon owners,” Young-Scrivner said in a statement. “I’ve long admired Wella’s iconic brands and breakthrough innovations, and I am looking forward to engaging with the team as we work to grow the portfolio of brands and increase the Company’s share of the $90 billion Hair and Nail beauty category.”
Current president of Coty’s professional and retail hair businesses, Sylvie Moreau, will remain in her role until the transaction between KKR and Coty closes. “
After the transaction closes, the Wella Company will operate as a separate company with its own management team and operational structures.