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Akhil Shrivastava has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has announced that Akhil Shrivastava has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Tracey T. Travis, whose intention to retire was announced on July 11, 2024.

Akhil will assume his new role effective November 1, 2024. Tracey will remain at the Company until her retirement on June 30, 2025 to support a seamless transition.

“With over 25 years of extensive financial and leadership experience, Akhil is an exceptional and capable leader whose financial and strategic expertise and insights have been important in supporting the Company over the past several years, and he will be instrumental in driving forward our strategic direction and decisions,” said Fabrizio Freda.

“I look forward to partnering with Akhil as we continue to rebuild stronger, more sustainable profitability and sales growth acceleration across the business.”

In his new role as Chief Financial Officer, Akhil will be responsible for the Company’s Global Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations and New Business Development organizations.

He will lead ELC’s Global Finance & Strategy (F&S) organization and will continue to cultivate and strengthen the tremendously talented Finance & Strategy Team, continuing to imbue agility and consumer-focus across the organization to drive sustainable value creation, governance, and strategic business objectives and priorities for the long-term.

Michael Kors Launches its newest Pour Femme & Pour Homme fragrances

Michael Kors has lauched his newest fragrance. These new scents are housed in exquisite chain-link bottles, a nod to one of the designer’s signature elements. Each fragrance is crafted to enhance the allure of the sophisticated woman and man, capturing the essence of glamour, sensuality, and a playful love for escape and adventure.

Fragrance Notes Below:

Michael Kors Pour Femme is a floral woody musk fragrance that wraps you in luxury, modern glamour, and sensuality. 

Michael Kors Pour Homme is a woody spicy citrus fragrance that evokes joy, warmth, and energy

Sephora Australia teases its next brand partnership

Paula’s Choice is set to launch exclusively at Sephora Australia next month.

Cult global skincare brand, Paula’s Choice will be available to shop in-person for the first time in Australia, as the brand makes its bricks-and-mortar debut into Sephora.

See the announcement teaser on Sephora’s socials HERE .

TMC welcomes new brand to beauty division

TMC is delighted to welcome Ciroa Beauty to its beauty division.

Australian brand Ciroa Beauty creates high performance body care products using premium ingredients and bespoke scents that are designed to inspire and uplift.

TMC will support Ciroa Beauty’s upcoming launches, always-on press office, media relations, and influencer management.

For all media and influencer inquiries, please contact beauty@tmcpr.com.au

ghd launches exciting new product

ghd has released its first 2-in-1 hair dryer brush that effortlessly transforms wet hair into a luxuriously smooth, voluminous blowdry finish with no heat damage. With more volume, no frizz, and 50% more shine.

Designed for use on wet hair, the new ghd duet blowdry is the first tool to use Heat-Air Xchange Technology a pioneering aerodynamic system that harnesses airflow to actively heat the barrel and snag-free bristles creating salon-worthy blow dries at home, on all hair types, with absolutely no heat damage and with 40% less energy consumption than a hair dryer and a brush.

This gentle way of drying hair at the optimal low temperature through airflow, surface heat, and snag-free heated bristles locks in your style for an incredible 24 hours, from wet to blow-dried with no heat damage.

You can find the Duet Blowdry 2-in-1 Hairdryer Brush product listing and hi-res images, HERE.

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Portobello PR is now representing MONDAY Haircare

Portobello PR is thrilled to be now representing award-winning cult haircare brand MONDAY Haircare. Affordable, accessible and amazing cruelty free shampoo and conditioner that is dermatologically tested, PH-balanced and contains no sulfates or parabens. 

Salon quality for a fraction of the price, Monday is now the number #1 most loved hair care brand on TikTok. Now re-formulated to ensure softness and shine in every wash. 

Shop the range here

For more information contact sabrina@portobellopr.com.au

Bali Body Launches new Tanning Milk

Bali Body, the Australian-owned brand has introduced its revolutionary Gradual Tanning Milk. This innovative product combines the benefits of bronzed radiance with advanced skincare, allowing you to achieve a beautiful glow while nourishing your skin. Bali Body’s Self-Tanning Milk is designed to provide a seamless tan with the added advantage of hydrating and caring for your skin, making it a perfect addition to your beauty routine.

Bali Body, the Australian-owned global leader in self-tan, suncare, and skincare products, proudly introduces its revolutionary Gradual Tanning Milk. This innovative product combines the benefits of bronzed radiance with advanced skincare, allowing you to achieve a beautiful glow while nourishing your skin. Bali Body’s Self-Tanning Milk is designed to provide a seamless tan with the added advantage of hydrating and caring for your skin, making it a perfect addition to your beauty routine.

The best way to think of this product is as your daily moisturiser with bronzing benefits. This quick dry and rinse free formula means you can apply and go about your day with ease whilst your tan develops. The colourless milk leaves no trace on your clothing or bed linen, allowing you to achieve a flawless tan without the worry.

Available at Chemist Warehouse stores across Australia and online at balibody.com.au

RRP: $28.95

POP PR now represents Juliette Armand

POP PR now represents Juliette Armand, an award-winning anti-ageing cosmeceutical and skincare range created in Greece and loved by beauty professionals in over 45 countries around the world. 

For more information, contact Petra: Petra@poppr.com.au

HUSH welcomes new fashion and beauty account manager

HUSH has welcomed Deandria Fagon as its new fashion and beauty account manager.

Deandria is taking over from Alex Crofton.

Please feel free to reach out to Deandria via: deandria@hush.com.au

Portobello PR now representing Vida Glow

Portobello PR is thrilled to welcome leaders in ingestible beauty, Vida Glow to its lifestyle portfolio for an exciting project.⁠

Vida Glow is for the busy, messy living that doesn’t have time for superficial beauty or complicated regimes. The brand specialise in active beauty solutions and scientifically formulated ingestible supplements.

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