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The day's business of Asian beauty, market moves, deals, regulation, and people, reported and checked by our newsroom.
NYSCC Education Night Features Bobbi Brown, $225,000 in Grants
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists will host the entrepreneur and makeup artist on November 19, 2026, also distributing over $225,000 in scholarships for cosmetic science.
Hallstar: Ex-President Hu Admits Trade Secret Theft for Proscien
Robert Hu, Hallstar's former Beauty & Personal Care president, admitted to using confidential information to develop rival Proscien's product lines and build distributor networks in China and South Korea.
Clinique Names Ex-Mattel Executive Global Marketing SVP
The Estée Lauder Companies appointed Krista Lee Berger as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing for Clinique, tasking her with global brand strategy and innovation.
Douglas Group Names Jean-Marc Bellaiche Chief Executive Officer
Bellaiche will begin his four-year tenure on November 1, 2026, succeeding Sander van der Laan, who is retiring after four years with the European beauty retailer.
Gap Inc. Beauty Executive John Demsey Departs
John Demsey, a former Estée Lauder executive, advised Gap Inc. on its beauty strategy since 2025, overseeing growth in Old Navy's offerings and Gap's fragrance line.
LVMH, Coty, Nykaa Name New Executives Amid Strategic Shifts
Global beauty groups LVMH and Coty appoint operational and financial leads, while India's Nykaa strengthens its quick commerce leadership to meet evolving consumer demands.
Bluemercury Appoints Stacie Borteck Dattner Merchandising VP
Luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury has named Stacie Borteck Dattner as its new Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Merchandising, effective today, 12 October 2026.