Beauty Brands Names New CEO

Beauty Brands, LLC recently announced that Caryn Lerner will be the company’s new CEO. The current Chief Executive, Lyn Kirby, will remain the beauty retailer’s chairman of the board.

Lerner has almost four decades of retail experience. Prior to joining Beauty Brands, she was an operating partner at Palladin Capital Group, LLC, where she sourced investment opportunities for the luxury, retail and consumer product categories. Previously, Lerner served as president and CEO of Holt Renfrew, LTD, and president and CMO of Escada, U.S.A.

“Beauty Brands is in a very strong position right now, with a loyal customer base, talented team and high-quality offering including a wide selection of beauty products from famous brands to indie labels, together with highly attractive salon and spa services,” said Lerner. “I look forward to leveraging those advantages to bring the company into its next phase of growth.”