When Louis Desazars suddenly announced that he would be leaving his post as president and CEO, Shiseido Group EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), which he has held since 2015, Eric Henry, chief business officer EMEA, took over the role of temporary CEO.
 
Franck Marilly has now been named president ＆ CEO of Shiseido Group EMEA, effective January 1, 2018. Marilly will have a primary responsibility of enhancing EMEA region results, managing all countries and local affiliates, and overseeing all activities within the region related to Group brands and businesses for the Shiseido Group portfolio.
 
In addition, he will be responsible for leading and supporting global brand holders of Dolce＆Gabbana beauty, Fragrance Designer Brands (Alaïa Paris, Elie Saab, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Zadig＆Voltaire) and Serge Lutens to build a solid base for profitable growth in global markets.
 
He will report to Masahiko Uotani, president ＆ Group CEO, Shiseido Company, Limited.
 
Prior to joining Shiseido Group, Marilly, with more than 25 years of beauty and luxury expertise, served as managing director Europe Fragrance ＆ Beauty division in Chanel. He has held several leadership roles in Chanel, including senior vice-president Fashion in New York and managing director for France. Previously, he held diverse managing positions within the Unilever Group.