07.21.21
Shiseido Company, Limited has announced the promotion of Ron Gee to president & CEO of Shiseido Americas. In addition to his role as CEO, Gee will continue to serve as global M&A leader for Shiseido Group. Gee previously served as interim CEO and as CFO, having held the latter position since 2016. He will continue to report to Masahiko Uotani, president and group CEO of Shiseido Company, Limited. Gee’s replacement as CFO for Shiseido Americas is expected to be announced soon.
As regional CEO, Gee will be responsible for driving Shiseido Americas’ strategic vision, and will assume global brand holder responsibility for Shiseido’s Americas-based brands including bareMinerals, BUXOM, Drunk Elephant, Laura Mercier, NARS Cosmetics and Tory Burch Beauty.
A nearly 20-year veteran of the beauty industry, Gee has overseen businesses across all categories, including makeup, skincare, fragrance and haircare, and in all channels. Prior to joining Shiseido Americas, Gee served as CFO of the Americas at Coty, Inc.
As regional CEO, Gee will be responsible for driving Shiseido Americas’ strategic vision, and will assume global brand holder responsibility for Shiseido’s Americas-based brands including bareMinerals, BUXOM, Drunk Elephant, Laura Mercier, NARS Cosmetics and Tory Burch Beauty.
A nearly 20-year veteran of the beauty industry, Gee has overseen businesses across all categories, including makeup, skincare, fragrance and haircare, and in all channels. Prior to joining Shiseido Americas, Gee served as CFO of the Americas at Coty, Inc.
