11.01.18
Designer Parfums: has made organizational changes that it contends “clearly align its structure with its strategy.” Santiago Alvarez will be appointed to the newly-created role of chief operating officer. Most recently, he served as global commercial director for niche brands Penhaligon’s and L’Artisan Parfumeur, after having held leadership positions at Puig, including markets such as China, Europe, Middle East, Russia and Africa.
Parag Vidyarthi, who has been a key part of the team for more than 10 years, is joint managing director.
Arkesh Shah has joined the leadership team as joint managing director, after having advised Designer Parfums for several years, most recently as a strategic consultant to hair care brand Frédéric Fekkai.
Pascale Fontaine has been appointed global marketing director. Fontaine brings more 20 years of extensive and successful global marketing expertise in beauty brand building and license management, in the categories of fragrances, makeup and body care. Starting her career at Unilever, she spent 17 years at Coty where she served most recently as global VP-Adidas fragrance and body care.
Parag Vidyarthi, who has been a key part of the team for more than 10 years, is joint managing director.
Arkesh Shah has joined the leadership team as joint managing director, after having advised Designer Parfums for several years, most recently as a strategic consultant to hair care brand Frédéric Fekkai.
Pascale Fontaine has been appointed global marketing director. Fontaine brings more 20 years of extensive and successful global marketing expertise in beauty brand building and license management, in the categories of fragrances, makeup and body care. Starting her career at Unilever, she spent 17 years at Coty where she served most recently as global VP-Adidas fragrance and body care.
