Jean-Paul Agon
Jean-Paul Agon | |
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Born | Boulogne-Billancourt, France | 6 July 1956
Alma mater | HEC Paris (1978) |
Occupation | Chairman of L'Oréal |
Jean-Paul Agon (born 6 July 1956) is the chairman and former CEO of the international cosmetic company L'Oréal. Because of the age limit of 65 set by the company, he was replaced in his role of CEO by Nicolas Hieronimus on 1 May 2021, while remaining chairman of the board.[1] He graduated from HEC Paris in 1978.
Early career
Agon joined
From 2001 to Present
In 2001, Agon was named President of L'Oréal USA. He was instrumental in launching the Garnier Fructis line.[4]
In 2006, Agon was appointed as CEO of
Agon was the 5th CEO of the
Vision
During his CEO tenure, Agon shaped a new philosophy of global marketing with his doctrine of universalization: beauty for all. Another focus was expanding into developing countries, with the goal of winning one billion new customers by 2020.[9] In addition to his vision for
Other activities
Corporate boards
- Air Liquide, Member of the Board of Directors[12]
Non-profit organizations
- Consumer Goods Forum (CFF), Member of the Board of Directors
- European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT), Member[13]
- Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri), Member of the Board of Directors[14]
Recognition
- 2005: Elected "HEC Alumni of the Year."[15]
- 2009: Awarded the "Pace Leadership in Ethics Award 2008" by the Ethics Resource Center in New York.[16]
- 2011: Awarded International Human Relations Award by AJC in New York.[17]
References
- ^ "L'Oreal confirms Hieronimus as new chief". Reuters. 14 October 2020.
- ^ "L'Oréal: A century of passion for beauty". SINA. 2 July 2010.
- ^ a b c "Jean-Paul Agon". One Young World. 10 February 2013.
- ^ "Jean-Paul Agon". European Commission Innovation Union. 6 December 2011. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012.
- ^ "Jean-Paul Agon on the 'Universalization' of Beauty". FORA.tv. 14 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ^ "L'Oreal Chief Hits Out at 75% Income Tax". Financial Times. 26 September 2012.
- ^ "L'Oreal chief hits out at planned French tax increase". Telegraph. 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Jean-Paul Agon". World of CEOs. 10 February 2013.
- ^ "Jean-Paul Agon's Universal Designs". WWD. 22 October 2013.
- ^ "Jean-Paul Agon". Moodie Report. 22 October 2013.
- ^ "L'Oréal Lays Out 2020 Sustainability Targets". Women’s Wear Daily. 19 November 2013.
- ^ Board of Directors Air Liquide.
- European Round Table of Industrialists(ERT).
- ^ Board of Directors Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri).
- ^ "Alumni of the Year Award". HEC Paris. 27 April 2009. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013.
- ^ "Jean-Paul Agon's Acceptance Speech for the 2008 Stanley C. Pace Leadership in Ethics Award". Ethics Resource Center. 27 April 2009. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012.
- ^ "AJC Honors L'Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon". AJC. 27 April 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2013.