L'Oréal has announced the departure of Alexandra Palt from her position as CSR General Manager, effective April 1, 2024, to focus on new projects.
Managing Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Alexandra Palt has launched Group and industry-wide environmental transparency initiatives, such as Product Impact Labelling (PIL) and the EcoBeautyScore.
In 2020, it also launched the L'Oréal for the FutureL'Oréal's "Triple A" rating, an operational roadmap for greater respect for the environment. Under his leadership, the L'Oréal group has achieved eight consecutive "Triple A" ratings from the CDP.
Under her leadership, the group has also invested in various philanthropic programs, notably via the L'Oréal Foundation and its international For Women in Science program, as well as with the L'Oréal Fund for Women supporting local organizations fighting violence against women and promoting their empowerment worldwide. Alexandra Palt has also launched two impact investment funds: the L'Oréal Fund for the Regeneration of Nature and the Circular Innovation Fund.
As Chief Sustainability Officer Alexandra Palt joined the L'Oréal group in 2013. She was appointed to the Executive Committee as CSR General Manager in 2019. She will continue as Executive Director of the L'Oréal Foundation until June 30, 2024, after which she will sit as a member of the Board of Directors of the L'Oréal Foundation.
Ezgi Barcenas will join the L'Oréal group on March 1, 2024 as his successor.
Chief Sustainability Officer and member of the AB InBev brewing group's management team, Ezgi Barcenas set up and led the global sustainability function, having conceived AB InBev's ambitious "Net-zero by 2040" program.
Ezgi Barcenas also oversaw the award-winning 100+ Accelerator sustainable startup program. Based in New York, she led cross-functional teams focused on agricultural development, water management, circular packaging and climate action to build a resilient and thriving value chain spanning nearly 50 countries.
Recently named to Time magazine's "Time100 Climate" list, Ezgi Barcenas In 2022, the company was also recognized as a Sustainability Trailblazer by the Responsible Business Awards from Reuters.
"I would like to thank Alexandra for her commitment, which over the last 12 years has led to a profound transformation of L'Oréal's economic and social model, in line with the planetary limits defined by environmental science, said Nicolas Hieronimus, Managing Director of L'Oréal Groupe. Her courage, energy and vision have enabled L'Oréal to establish itself as a pioneering company, working to reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on the planet and society. The choice of Ezgi Barcenas, a recognized expert and leader in climate issues, to succeed Alexandra, is a strong sign of L'Oréal's renewed commitment to its transformation in terms of sustainable development and social responsibility."
Photos: left: Alexandra Palt © L'Oréal right: Ezgi Barcenas (photo taken from Ezgi Barcenas's Linkedin profile)
