THE WHAT? The Personal Care Products Council has announced the election of a new Board Chair: Barbara Menarguez, General Manager of Fragrance and Beauty at Chanel. Joining Menarguez on the Board of Directors are newly elected officers, Unilever’s Esi Eggleston Bracey, L’Oréal’s David Greenberg, Chris Heiert (P&G) and Mark Loomis (The Estee Lauder Companies).

THE DETAILS Maria Duda Kertesz, President US Skin Heath & Beauty, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health was appointed Secretary and Deborah Gibbons, COO and CFO at Mary Kay took on the role of Treasurer.

THE WHY? Menarguez commented, “PCPC is the voice for the industry whose products touch the lives of nearly every American household each day. Families rely on our products to enhance their well-being and quality of life. I’m honored to help lead PCPC as we continue to educate policy makers, legislators, regulators, the media and, most importantly, our consumers about our innovative industry and our commitment to sound science.”