Chris has spent his career in the consumer care industry. He recently retired following more than 20 years at Estee Lauder Companies, a global leader in prestige beauty, with the last five years of his executive career as Group President of North America (Estee Lauder Companies’ home market) with responsibility for over 25 brands. Chris was also a member of Estee Lauder Companies’ Executive Committee.
Prior to joining Estee Lauder Companies, Chris spent over 10 years at Unilever in senior marketing, executive and general management roles across Europe, North America and Asia.
Chris’ deep understanding of the consumer care industry and in particular his insights into beauty care markets and consumers will be of great value to Croda and the Board. As well as having significant P&L experience, Chris also brings a truly international perspective to the Board, having lived and worked in the USA, Switzerland, Japan, Singapore, Russia and the UK with region wide responsibilities for EMEA, APAC and North America during his successful executive career.
His appointment strengthens the consumer care knowledge and experience they have around the Board table, which will support the continued transition to a pure play Consumer Care and Life Sciences business.