L’Oréal, which owns Valentino’s beauty license, names Claudia Marcocci the new president of Valentino Beauty, following Alessandro Michele’s recent appointment as creative director at Valentino. Marcocci previously served as Senior Vice President at Gucci Beauty, where she collaborated closely with Michele and successfully launched the makeup line and Bloom fragrance. Marcocci takes over from Garance Delaye, who will transition to the role of president of Aesop’s international marketing division in London.
In her roles as chief marketing officer and general brand director at Dior Beauty, Claudia Marcocci oversaw various categories including makeup, skincare, perfume, and spa.
“Claudia is a great specialist in luxury couture, a charismatic and inspiring leader, renowned for building a collaborative and highly innovative team spirit. It is also a delightful detail for Valentino that she was born in Rome,” L’Oréal Luxe president Cyril Chapuy wrote in an internal note.
