05.31.23
Beautycounter, the leader in clean beauty, is on the hunt for a new CEO—again. Board Director Mindy Mackenzie has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Mackenzie posted on Instagram, "I’m so excited to join the @beautycounter community and to continue our mission to get safer beauty products into the hands of everyone."
Marc Rey took over the role last year when Beautycounter's founder Gregg Renfrew stepped down.
UPDATE: Beautycounter has announced that Founder, Gregg Renfrew, will return as Chief Executive Officer, officially assuming the role on February 1st, 2024.
Renfrew has a long history of fighting for cosmetic reform. Beautycounter has supported the Personal Care Products Safety Act and helped to define the use of the word 'natural' in the beauty industry.
Mackenzie joins Beautycounter after most recently serving as Partner and Chief Performance Officer at Carlyle. She created and led the Talent & Organization Performance team, providing expert advice to CEOs on maximizing organizational, operational, and leadership effectiveness.
Rey said, "I truly believe Beautycounter's mission is unique and will be transformative for the beauty industry, and I will continue to be a champion of the brand."
Mackenzie commented, "I am honored to serve as Beautycounter's Interim CEO...Beautycounter's founder Gregg Renfrew created the brand with a vision to change the beauty industry and make a positive difference in the world. It's exciting to build upon the company's momentum to Raise Up Beauty and to continue its unwavering mission to get safer beauty products into the hands of everyone."
Mackenize is shown above, photo is via MindyMackenzie.com
The Search for a New CEO
Beautycounter's press statement says that Rey and the Board have "mutually decided to transition to a new phase of leadership." The Board has announced it will conduct a thorough search to find a permanent CEO.The Board of Directors said, "We thank Marc Rey for his contributions to Beautycounter and for laying the foundation for the next phase of growth for the business. We appreciate his dedication and service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
Mackenzie will partner with the Board, the executive leadership team, and Beautycounter Community, to advance the mission of getting safer beauty products into the hands of everyone growing brand awareness and bolstering the company's innovative, integrated, omni-channel business model.
Former Natura & Co Exec Joins Beautycounter's Board
Roberto Marques, former Executive Chair & Group CEO of Natura & Co, a leading direct-to-consumer sustainable brand, is joining Beautycounter's Board of Directors as Chair – a role in which he will work with the Board in support of the executive leadership team to build on the company's mission and drive sustainable and profitable growth.He has extensive global experience and a strong transformation track record in the consumer goods industry, having held various senior leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and Mondelez International for over 30 years prior to his time at Natura & Co. His significant direct-to-consumer and brand-building experience, coupled with his extensive experience building strong corporate culture, will be invaluable to the business.
The Beautycounter team also welcomes a new Chief Financial Officer, Nicole Malozi, as part of this transition. She comes to Beautycounter with significant executive finance experience at leading consumer brands, including Tatcha, Nike, and DFS Group Limited.
