07.01.22
Addison, TX
www.marykay.com
Sales: $2.8 billion
Key Personnel: Richard R. Rogers, executive chairman; David Holl, chairman and CEO: Deborah Gibbins, chief operating officer; Sheryl Adkins-Green, chief marketing officer; Wendy Wang, president, Asia Pacific; Tara Eustace, president, Europe; Melinda Foster Seller, chief people officer; Lucy Gildea PhD, senior vice president/chief scientific officer; Chaun Harper, senior vice president/chief manufacturing officer; Kregg Jodie, chief information officer; Nathan Moore, president, North America; Ryan Rogers, chief investment officer; Julia Simon, chief legal officer and corporate secretary; Jose Smeke, president, Latin America
Major Products: Skin care, color cosmetics, body care, sun care and fine fragrances marketed under the Mary Kay and TimeWise brand names
New Products: Mary Kay—Instant Puffiness Reducer, Heart-Shaped Lipstick, Gel Cream Blush, Fresh Waterlily Satin Body Whipped Shea Créme and Scrub, Sun Care After-Sun Replenishing Gel, Pedicure Set, Pink Clay Mask
Comments: Mary Kay is the largest, pure play direct sales beauty company in the US. The company is also a leader in R&D, with more than 1,700 patents. Two of the most recent include a plant-based acne treatment (US Patent No. 11,213,465 B2) and a skin care formula featuring Phyllanthus Emblica fruit extract (US Patent No. 11,185,492 B2). For the record, the longest produced Mary Kay product is Extra Emollient Night Cream. The top-selling Mary Kay product of all time? Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover.
In May, Mary Kay was selected as a 2022 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding US private companies and the achievements of its management teams.
In January, Michelle Hines, PhD, was installed as president of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Hines is director, product formulation, Mary Kay.
Founded nearly 60 years ago, Mary Kay has millions of independent sales force members in nearly 40 countries. It empowers women on their journey through education, mentorship, advocacy, networking and innovation.
“Mary Kay is honored to be recognized by Deloitte, especially in the category of commitment to our people,” said Melinda Foster Sellers, chief people office at Mary Kay Inc. “Our people are the foundation of the incredible work we do around the world and are the reason we’ve made such an impact on female empowerment and entrepreneurialism since 1963.”
The 2022 designees are US private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic, resilient culture, as well as strong financials. This year’s designees continued to propel its businesses forward by prioritizing purpose, investing in its workforces, and demonstrating its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 40 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.
Last year, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation marked its silver anniversary. Since its founding in 1996, the Foundation has contributed more than $80 million to organizations aligned with its two-fold mission of funding research for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence and gender-based violence against women and girls.
www.marykay.com
Sales: $2.8 billion
Key Personnel: Richard R. Rogers, executive chairman; David Holl, chairman and CEO: Deborah Gibbins, chief operating officer; Sheryl Adkins-Green, chief marketing officer; Wendy Wang, president, Asia Pacific; Tara Eustace, president, Europe; Melinda Foster Seller, chief people officer; Lucy Gildea PhD, senior vice president/chief scientific officer; Chaun Harper, senior vice president/chief manufacturing officer; Kregg Jodie, chief information officer; Nathan Moore, president, North America; Ryan Rogers, chief investment officer; Julia Simon, chief legal officer and corporate secretary; Jose Smeke, president, Latin America
Major Products: Skin care, color cosmetics, body care, sun care and fine fragrances marketed under the Mary Kay and TimeWise brand names
New Products: Mary Kay—Instant Puffiness Reducer, Heart-Shaped Lipstick, Gel Cream Blush, Fresh Waterlily Satin Body Whipped Shea Créme and Scrub, Sun Care After-Sun Replenishing Gel, Pedicure Set, Pink Clay Mask
Comments: Mary Kay is the largest, pure play direct sales beauty company in the US. The company is also a leader in R&D, with more than 1,700 patents. Two of the most recent include a plant-based acne treatment (US Patent No. 11,213,465 B2) and a skin care formula featuring Phyllanthus Emblica fruit extract (US Patent No. 11,185,492 B2). For the record, the longest produced Mary Kay product is Extra Emollient Night Cream. The top-selling Mary Kay product of all time? Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover.
In May, Mary Kay was selected as a 2022 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding US private companies and the achievements of its management teams.
In January, Michelle Hines, PhD, was installed as president of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Hines is director, product formulation, Mary Kay.
Founded nearly 60 years ago, Mary Kay has millions of independent sales force members in nearly 40 countries. It empowers women on their journey through education, mentorship, advocacy, networking and innovation.
“Mary Kay is honored to be recognized by Deloitte, especially in the category of commitment to our people,” said Melinda Foster Sellers, chief people office at Mary Kay Inc. “Our people are the foundation of the incredible work we do around the world and are the reason we’ve made such an impact on female empowerment and entrepreneurialism since 1963.”
The 2022 designees are US private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic, resilient culture, as well as strong financials. This year’s designees continued to propel its businesses forward by prioritizing purpose, investing in its workforces, and demonstrating its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 40 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.
Last year, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation marked its silver anniversary. Since its founding in 1996, the Foundation has contributed more than $80 million to organizations aligned with its two-fold mission of funding research for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence and gender-based violence against women and girls.