Laura Simpson
About Laura Simpson
Laura Simpson is the Chief Marketing Officer for Coty Professional Beauty, overseeing marketing strategies for brands like Wella Professional and OPI. She has a background in law and extensive experience in marketing roles at Procter & Gamble.
Chief Marketing Officer at Coty Professional Beauty
Laura Simpson has been serving as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Coty Professional Beauty since 2016. In this role, she is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. She oversees marketing strategies for an extensive range of brands including Wella Professional, Sassoon Professional, System Professional, Nioxin, and OPI. Her leadership has been critical in shaping the direction and success of Coty Professional Beauty's marketing initiatives.
Marketing Director at Procter & Gamble
Laura Simpson's tenure at Procter & Gamble includes roles such as Marketing Director for Wella Professionals and Marketing Director for Clairol Professional. From 2011, she worked as the Marketing Director for Wella Professionals in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Prior to that, she served as the Marketing Director for Clairol Professional from 2009 to 2011, where she was instrumental in steering marketing operations and strategies.
Associate Marketing Director Global Pringles
Before her roles with Wella and Clairol, Laura Simpson held the position of Associate Marketing Director for Global Pringles at Procter & Gamble. From 2006 to 2009, she managed global marketing strategies for the Pringles brand. Her work focused on expanding brand recognition and market share, leveraging her marketing expertise to drive performance and growth.
Education and Background
Laura Simpson completed her Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree at the University of Aberdeen, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her background in law has provided a strong foundation for her career in marketing, allowing her to incorporate analytical and strategic thinking into her roles.