06.01.18
Algenist: appointed Rose Fernandez, former senior vice president, as chief executive officer. Fernandez took over the position previously held by Frederic Stoeckel, who played a critical part in the creation and success of Algenist. Stoeckel will continue to serve as a member of the Algenist board. Fernandez has has more than 20 years of diverse experience in skin care sales and brand marketing, as well as digital experience, previously holding leadership roles at Jurlique, Kate Somerville and Murad.
“I’m honored to take on a greater leadership role within Algenist,” shared Fernandez. “Since starting with the brand, the focus has been on growing our share in the marketplace by leveraging the brand’s clear strengths: sustainably produced algae, and clean and sophisticated formulas that deliver results in 10 days, every time. We have a team of people that is passionate about our customers and our products, which is paralleled with our ambition to lead us to ultimate success.”
Stoeckel, who stepped down to return to France and be with his family, said, “It has been an honor leading the Algenist team since the brand’s inception. I’m extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished and I know Rose is the perfect person to further advance the brand. She possesses unparalleled knowledge of the industry and shows clear passion for the products.”
“I’m honored to take on a greater leadership role within Algenist,” shared Fernandez. “Since starting with the brand, the focus has been on growing our share in the marketplace by leveraging the brand’s clear strengths: sustainably produced algae, and clean and sophisticated formulas that deliver results in 10 days, every time. We have a team of people that is passionate about our customers and our products, which is paralleled with our ambition to lead us to ultimate success.”
Stoeckel, who stepped down to return to France and be with his family, said, “It has been an honor leading the Algenist team since the brand’s inception. I’m extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished and I know Rose is the perfect person to further advance the brand. She possesses unparalleled knowledge of the industry and shows clear passion for the products.”