
Nicolas Hieronimus
About Nicolas Hieronimus
Nicolas Hieronimus is the CEO of L’Oréal (since 2021), a 38-year veteran of the Group known for scaling global brands and tying growth to purpose, inclusion, and sustainability. Under his leadership, L’Oréal has accelerated across all divisions and regions, landed multiple TIME Best Inventions and Cannes Lions, and launched a Sustainable Innovation Accelerator. He recently announced a landmark partnership with Kering spanning beauty and fragrance licenses, Creed’s acquisition by L’Oréal, and a joint venture exploring wellness and longevity. He is a graduate of ESSEC Business School.
Career Timeline
May 2021 – Present - Chief Executive Officer at L'Oréal
Jul 2013 - May 2021 - Deputy CEO in charge of Divisions at L'Oréal
2008 - 2011 - General Manager of the L'Oréal Professional Products Division at L'Oréal
2005 - 2008 - General Manager for L'Oréal Mexico at L'Oréal
Sep 2000 - 2005 - International General Manager for L’Oréal Paris at L'Oréal
Jan 2000 - Nov 2000 - General Manager for L'Oréal Paris at L'Oréal
1998 - 2000 - General Manager of the Garnier Maybelline division at L’Oréal UK at L'Oréal
1993 - 1998 - Marketing Director for the Laboratoires Garnier at L'Oréal
1990 - 1993 - Group Manager at L'Oréal
1987 - 1990 - Product manager Garnier at L'Oréal