Japanese beauty house Kosé has appointed Hiroto Kitaki as Travel Retail President and CEO, succeeding Shu Shibue, effective 1 January.
Kitaki is currently Kosé Travel Retail (KTR) Director Marketing Division.
Shibue will return to his former sector, the Japanese domestic market, as Director, General Manager of Department Stores for Kosé Sales.
“Hiroto has been with Kosé for nearly 30 years in several positions,” said Shibue.
“With his years of significant experience, I am confident that his expertise strategic thinking and the ability to build strong relationships with business partners will ensure continued growth for KTR as we expand our footprint in the travel retail beauty industry.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to lead KTR for the past five years, during a period of great change and uncertainty. The bonds we have built up with our customers and business partners will drive our success forward in what we know will be a very different retail environment.” ✈
