LVMH has appointed Philippe Farnier as deputy CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and the LVMH Beauty Division, effective immediately. Farnier will report to Véronique Courtois, chairman and CEO of both entities, focusing on key strategic projects and overseeing commercial and omnichannel operations. With over 30 years of experience at Mondelez, Heineken, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, and Parfums Christian Dior, Farnier most recently served as CEO of Rémy Cointreau.

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