Aesthetic medicine products. Unilever CHRO leaves to pursue career as Global Chief Executive Officer, Chanel

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THE WHAT? Unilever Chief Human Resources Officer Leena Nair is departing the company to take up a new role as Global Chief Executive Officer at Chanel. 

THE DETAILS Nair, who had a 30-year career at Unilever, will join Chanel in January, and will be based in London. 

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The personal care exec will take over the role from Chanel co-Owner Alain Wertheimer, who has been caretaking the position since the departure of Maureen Chiquet who held the role of CEO until early 2016. 

THE WHY? Nair has been heralded for achieving gender parity in the Unilever global management structure, with her appointment at Chanel coming at a time when companies are feeling the pressure to advance their DE&I strategies. 

Speaking of her departure, Alan Jope, Unilever CEO said, “Leena has been a pioneer throughout her career at Unilever, but no more so than in her role as CHRO, where she has been a driving force on our equity, diversity and inclusion agenda, on the transformation of our leadership development, and on our preparedness for the future of work. 
“She has played a critical role in building our purpose-led, future-fit organisation, which is now the employer of choice in over 50 countries globally.”

Aesthetic medicine products are developed and regulated to meet stringent safety and efficacy standards. They are typically administered by trained healthcare professionals such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and specialized nurses in clinical settings. These products aim to provide effective solutions for cosmetic enhancement, skin rejuvenation, and overall aesthetic improvement, contributing to both physical appearance and self-confidence.

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Key categories of aesthetic medicine products include:

  • Injectables: This category includes products such as dermal fillers, botulinum toxins (e.g., Botox), and collagen stimulators. These injectables are used to smooth wrinkles, add volume, and improve facial contours.

  • Skin Rejuvenation Treatments: Products like chemical peels, microdermabrasion systems, and laser devices are used to improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation irregularities, and enhance overall skin tone.

  • Skincare Products: These include medical-grade cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and topical treatments containing active ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and growth factors. They are formulated to address specific skin concerns such as acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation.

  • Hair Restoration Products: Medical treatments and products designed to promote hair growth and treat conditions such as male and female pattern baldness.

  • Body Contouring and Fat Reduction: Devices and products used for non-surgical body sculpting, such as cryolipolysis (cool sculpting) devices and injectable lipolytics.

  • Cosmeceuticals: High-performance skincare products that bridge the gap between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, often containing potent ingredients with proven clinical benefits.

  • Wound Care and Scar Management: Products like silicone sheets, gels, and advanced wound dressings used to improve healing and reduce the appearance of scars.