Ariel Gentzbourger

Ariel Gentzbourger is an accomplished executive in the beauty and luxury retail sectors, currently serving as Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Parfums Christian Dior since October 2021. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Vice President of Global Merchandising at DFS Group Limited from May 2014 to October 2021, overseeing the merchandising for multiple product categories and fostering strong vendor partnerships. Gentzbourger held senior leadership roles at Shiseido from January 1998 to April 2014, where responsibilities included managing Travel Retail operations and initiating the brand's entry into this channel. Previous positions also included an Area Sales Manager role at LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics and an Export Financial Controller position at Orlane. Academic qualifications consist of an MBA from Columbia Business School and ongoing executive education at IMD, focusing on global leadership.