Beiersdorf Group appoints Tennille Kopiasz as CEO of Chantecaille to accelerate global prestige beauty growth

Beiersdorf Group appoints Tennille Kopiasz as CEO of Chantecaille to accelerate global prestige beauty growth

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf Group has appointed Tennille Kopiasz as Chief Executive Officer of Chantecaille, effective September 3. Based in New York, she succeeds Emily Coleman and will report to Beiersdorf Executive Board Member Oswald Barckhahn. Kopiasz has over 25 years of leadership experience at major beauty companies including LVMH, Coty, L’Oréal USA, and most recently as CEO of Blue Mistral. She is also a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she mentors future beauty leaders. Her appointment comes as Chantecaille, acquired by Beiersdorf in 2022, continues to expand globally with strong 2024 growth and a successful debut in China. The focus going forward will be on innovation, digital transformation, and preserving Chantecaille’s philanthropic legacy while driving international growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 4-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Beiersdorf Group has announced the appointment of Tennille Kopiasz as the new Chief Executive Officer of its luxury botanical skincare and cosmetics brand Chantecaille, effective September 3. She succeeds Emily Coleman and will be based at Chantecaille’s global headquarters in New York City, reporting directly to Oswald Barckhahn, Beiersdorf Executive Board Member responsible for the cosmetics business in Europe and North America, as well as the La Prairie and Chantecaille brands.

Kopiasz brings more than 25 years of beauty industry leadership across prestige, designer, and mass-market segments. She joins Chantecaille from Blue Mistral, where she served as CEO overseeing FEKKAI and Bastide under Cornell Capital. Her career also includes senior leadership positions at LVMH, including Global Chief Marketing Officer at Fresh and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Dior North America. In addition, she has held roles at Coty and L’Oréal USA across skincare, cosmetics, fragrance, and haircare. Beyond her executive career, she is an adjunct professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she teaches Leadership and mentors emerging talent with a particular focus on advancing women in the beauty industry.

Oswald Barckhahn emphasized the strategic importance of her appointment:
“Tennille’s outstanding track record in building and scaling international beauty brands makes her the ideal choice to lead Chantecaille into its next chapter. Her deep knowledge of the luxury segment, combined with a purpose-driven leadership style, aligns seamlessly with Chantecaille’s heritage and Beiersdorf’s long-term vision of becoming the world’s leading skin care company.”

Tennille Kopiasz expressed her excitement at joining the company:
“Chantecaille has always stood out for its rich heritage and meaningful philanthropy. I am honored to lead this talented team as we build on the brand’s legacy and accelerate growth through elevated product experiences, digital transformation, and strengthened global operations.”

Beiersdorf acquired Chantecaille in 2022, enhancing its prestige beauty portfolio and strengthening its position in key markets such as the United States, China, and Korea. In 2024, Chantecaille delivered consistent growth and expanded further with a successful launch in mainland China, confirming the brand’s international momentum.

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SOURCE: Beiersdorf AG