John Costanza
About John Costanza
John Costanza serves as the Global Brand President of Beauty Industry Group, a portfolio company of L Catterton Private Equity. He has extensive experience in the beauty industry, having held leadership roles at companies such as Conair LLC, L'Oréal, and Sally Beauty.
Work at Beauty Industry Group
John Costanza serves as the Global Brand President at Beauty Industry Group, a company within the L Catterton Private Equity Portfolio. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Miami, Florida. In his role, he has full global P&L responsibility and focuses on optimizing product strategy and revenue growth across various channels, including wholesale, E-Commerce B2B, and D2C. His responsibilities also encompass driving new product development and innovation, along with improving operational efficiency through the introduction of new work methods and processes.
Previous Experience at Conair LLC
Before joining Beauty Industry Group, John Costanza worked at Conair LLC as the Chief Executive Officer of Beauty Quest Group from 2016 to 2020. His tenure lasted four years and was based in Stamford, Connecticut. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction, contributing to its growth and market presence in the beauty industry.
Career at L'Oréal
John Costanza held the position of VP/General Manager for L'Oreal Professionnel, Kerastase, and SHU Uemura Art of Hair at L’Oreal USA from 2014 to 2016. His role was based in New York, New York, and lasted for two years. In this capacity, he was instrumental in managing brand strategies and operations for these high-profile hair care brands.
Background in the Beauty Industry
John Costanza has extensive experience in the beauty industry, having worked in various leadership roles since 1994. His previous positions include Group Vice President at Sally Beauty for Canada and the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2014, and General/Regional Manager at Joico from 1994 to 2000. His career spans over two decades, during which he has led global brand strategies for multiple brands, including Hairtalk and Flaunt Paul Mitchell, with operations in Miami, Florida, and Nuremberg, Germany.
Education and Expertise
John Costanza studied at Harvard Business School, where he completed the Executive MBA equivalent PLD program and achieved alumni status from 2007 to 2010. His educational background in Business Administration and Management has equipped him with the skills necessary for leadership roles in the competitive beauty industry, enabling him to drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements.