Kenvue names new president of skin health, beauty in Asia Pacific and Latin America

Kenvue has named a new president of skin health and beauty division in Asia Pacifica and Latin America. 

Penelope Giraud will be taking over the role and leading the strategic direction of the Neutrogena, Aveeno and Dr. Ci Labo brands within the regions. 

“We are very pleased to have Penelope join Kenvue in this critical role,” said Charmaine England, chief growth officer at Kenvue. “She is a seasoned beauty industry professional with deep expertise and an exceptional track record in growing culturally relevant global brands that are loved by consumers and dermatologists. Combined with her deep expertise in modern marketing, we are confident that her leadership will strengthen the growth trajectory of our iconic skincare and beauty brands in these key markets.”  

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Giraud is joining Kenvue from L’Oreal, where she has spent the past 23 years focused on skincare and beauty, with strong expertise in dermatological skincare, healthcare professional engagement, marketing and digital strategies.

At L’Oreal, Giraud led the global team responsible for the integration of the CeraVe brand into the portfolio, and led the La Roche-Posay brand in the United States. 

“I am delighted to join Kenvue and have the opportunity to work on this beautiful portfolio of iconic brands,” said Giraud. “I am excited to get started with the teams on building an impactful strategy to enhance the brands’ footprint and progress growth, while delivering brilliant consumer experiences.”