Delphine will assume these new responsibilities effective 1st July 2025 and will join the Group’s Executive Committee.  Delphine will also report to Barbara Lavernos, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, in charge of Research, Innovation & Technology. 

This new role builds on L’Oréal’s long track record in innovation and has been established to further strengthen its leadership within the dynamic and fast-evolving beauty landscape. This position will oversee both the existing Innovation teams and the Strategic Prospective Department, to ensure a holistic and future-focused approach to beauty innovation. 

An engineer by training, Delphine joined L’Oréal back in 1997 and has since had a remarkable career, showcasing her exceptional leadership, marketing acumen and commitment to innovation. 

In 2019, she made history as the first woman ever to lead the L’Oréal Paris brand at a global level.  Under her guidance, L’Oréal Paris has experienced impressive growth, solidifying its position as the world’s leading beauty brand.  This success was fueled by her ability to bring new game-changing innovations to market; like Elsève Glycolic Gloss and Panorama Mascara, a testament to her product development abilities.

Delphine has consistently found innovative ways to express and amplify the essence of the L'Oréal Paris brand and engage with audiences on a large scale.  This has included impactful events, like ‘Le Défilé’, which has become a highly anticipated highlight of Paris Fashion Week, and the brand’s participation at the Cannes Film Festival.

Under her leadership, the brand has also strengthened its commitment to female empowerment, culminating in the brands Stand-Up program against street harassment, which has trained nearly 3 million people worldwide.  Delphine's leadership has not only driven business growth but also fostered a culture of excellence and inspired a new generation of talent within L'Oréal.

Commenting on her appointment, Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal, explained “I am delighted to appoint Delphine as the Group’s first-ever Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer.  Her exceptional track record of innovation and her strategic vision make her ideally suited to elevate our company’s innovation to new heights.  I am sure that her forward-thinking approach and deep understanding of the evolving beauty landscape will help us write the next chapter of the L’Oréal adventure”.