THE WHAT? Patrick Ta Beauty has announced former Estee Lauder Companies executive Kimberly Villatoro as its new CEO.

THE DETAILS Villatoro is an industry veteran, having most recently served as Vice President & General Manager of Smashbox & Glamglow in North America, where she led the brand’s strategy and operations.

THE WHY? Patrick Ta Beauty is looking to accelerate growth under Villatoro’s leadership. 

Ta said: “There is no better leader to inspire and scale the next phase of the business than Kimberly. I’m excited for what we build together.”