Today, Kosé Corporation announced several personnel changes on its official website. Kosé has appointed Manabu Ota as the new President and CEO of Kosé Cosmetics Sales Co., Ltd., a Kosé Corporation subsidiary, effective January 1, 2025.
Kosé Cosmetics Sales Co., Ltd. is a core company within the Kosé Group, responsible for the sales of brands like Cosme Decorte, Sekkisei, and JILLSTUART in Japan.
According to publicly available information, the newly appointed CEO, Manabu Ota, joined the company’s management team in 2012. He has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Kosé Sales Co., General Manager of the Strategic Brand Department, and Executive Director. He has overseen key business areas such as global marketing and product development strategies.
Additionally, Kosé has made adjustments to its European and American operations, appointing Hiromitsu Tajima as General Manager of Europe and America Business Development Div. Kosé stated that to strengthen and expand its business in Europe and the Americas, it will establish a new Europe and Americas Business Development Department, separating these functions from the marketing strategy division.
Kosé’s financial reports indicate that the company’s net sales for the first three quarters of the year reached ¥238.7 billion ($1.53 billion), representing a 9% year-on-year increase. Operating profit stood at ¥18.8 billion ($120.6 million), up 17.4% year-on-year.
