TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Shiseido Company, Limited has announced the promotion of Ron Gee to President & CEO of Shiseido Americas, effective July 1, 2021. In addition to his role as CEO, Gee will continue to serve as Global M&A Leader for Shiseido Group. Gee previously served as Interim CEO and as CFO, having held the latter position since 2016. He will continue to report to Masahiko Uotani, President and Group CEO of Shiseido Company, Limited. Gee’s replacement as CFO for Shiseido Americas is expected to be announced imminently.
As regional CEO, Gee will be responsible for driving Shiseido Americas’ strategic vision, in addition to strengthening the region’s organizational structure, optimizing operations and championing its ambitious business objectives. Gee will continue to lead a dynamic portfolio of prestige beauty businesses and will assume global brand holder responsibility for Shiseido’s Americas-based brands including bareMinerals, BUXOM, Drunk Elephant, Laura Mercier, NARS Cosmetics and Tory Burch Beauty, as well as oversight of the region’s shared service functions. He will also lead the company’s commercial businesses in the U.S. and will oversee subsidiaries in Latin America and Canada.
Masahiko Uotani stated, “During his time as CFO and more recently as Interim CEO of the Americas, Ron has indisputably earned his reputation as a keen business leader, collaborative team builder, skilled problem solver and invaluable partner….
