L’Oréal appointments
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Kelly McNamara is promoted to VP, public relations for Giorgio Armani Parfums and Cosmetics, L'Oréal USA Luxury Products division reports May 23. McNamara joined L'Oréal in 1997 to lead public relations for the European Designer Fragrances division, and later assumed responsibility for Giorgio Armani. Exec's efforts have been "instrumental in the growth of the brand's fragrance business and essential in the successful launch of cosmetics starting in 2001," according to L'Oréal. Separately, Biotherm USA's newly appointed General Manager Catherine Roggero will be tasked to "build the momentum of Biotherm's presence in the U.S.," according to the firm. Effective June 1, exec succeeds Chris Harrison, who was appointed general manager of military sales for L'Oréal USA Luxury Products Division. Roggero has worked at L'Oréal for more than eight years, serving most recently as VP of international development for Kiehl's Since 1851, where she led the launch of the brand in markets outside the U.S., firm notes...