CHANEL has announced the appointment of Simona Cattaneo as President of CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty, based in Paris. Simona will be joining the house in October 2024 to begin her onboarding alongside Anne Kirby, who will retire at the end of the year. Simona will assume her full responsibilities in January 2025.

A seasoned global business leader, Simona brings over 30 years of experience in the luxury beauty industry. She has managed prestigious brands, built new businesses across product categories, and led large transformations within complex global organisations based around the world.