Nancy Jeffries, Correspondent, Beauty Packaging10.25.18
Carlotta Jacobson, president, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), welcomed beauty industry executives to a sold-out Newsmaker Forum event, featuring Jean-Paul Agon, chairman and CEO of L’Oréal, on October 17, 2018. She characterized Agon as one of the easiest executives CEW had ever worked with, and applauded his 40+ years of leadership at L’Oréal.
In introducing the theme of the evening, which was “Remaining Relevant in the Evolving World of Beauty,” Jacobson shared a quote from Agon that captured his philosophy on how companies can stay nimble and adapt in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. “L’Oréal is a 100-year old company with the spirit of a start-up,” she said, noting Agon’s characteristic voice and his personal penchant for “the undertaking of a lifetime.”
Agon, who has spent his entire career
Continue reading this story and get 24/7 access to Beauty Packaging for FREE
FREE SUBSCRIPTION