LVMH Names Alexandra Kole as Chief Executive Officer of OLEHENRIKSEN of Denmark, Inc.

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Jan 09, 2012, 01:54 ET

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury products group, announces the appointment of Alexandra Kole as Chief Executive Officer of OLEHENRIKSEN of Denmark, Inc., a prestige skincare brand. Kole will be responsible for expanding Ole Henriksen's market presence globally, driving product innovation and continuing to enhance the brand's sales and financial performance. LVMH purchased Ole Henriksen in January 2011.

"Ali's passion, creativity, and leadership have injected new energy into the brand and will bring OLEHENRIKSEN to new heights of success in years to come," said Ole Henriksen, Founder/Creative Director.

Ms. Kole joined Sephora Americas in 2008, holding the role of Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, with responsibility for company strategy and geographic expansion. In this position, Kole led the acquisition of OLEHENRIKSEN for LVMH, the parent of Sephora, and has been serving as its interim CEO since early 2011. In her new role, she will continue to report to David Suliteanu, President and CEO of Sephora Americas.

David Suliteanu said, "Over the past year, Ali has worked closely with Ole Henriksen and his team to develop the strategies that will allow the brand to capitalize on its unique position in the market and achieve even greater success, worldwide. The combination of Ole's creative energy and talent with Ali's leadership will allow the brand to continue to thrive at Sephora and as it grows around the world."

Prior to Sephora, Kole spent 10 years managing consumer online businesses in the U.S. and overseas for Microsoft. She was previously a consultant for McKinsey & Company and Bain & Company. She holds a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

About Ole Henriksen

Celebrate life, celebrate yourself and you will always look beautiful! 36 years ago, Ole Henriksen opened OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY SPA relaxation and treatment mecca for Hollywood's elite and A-List celebrities. He followed years later with his namesake skin care line all based on the premise that he wanted to help his clients elevate their skin to be the very best it could be. Developing his brand around how he lives his own life, Ole incorporates the best natural ingredients to treat and nourish the body and skin as well as practicing healthy lifestyle habits. Today, Ole's award winning formulations represent the best of nature and science providing highly effective solutions for every skin type and concern. OLEHENRIKSEN Nature - Science - Beauty – Wellness. For more information please visit www.olehenriksen.com.

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