Managing Director - Personal Care - France


Paris, France
Negotiable
PR/563844_1759855745
Managing Director - Personal Care - France

Job Title: Managing Director - Personal Care Chemicals

Location: The role can be (home) based or at our offices in Paris, France or Zurich, Switzerland and focused on EMEA accounts.

It involves travel (approx. 25-50%).

Company Type: Innovative Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer

Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Level


About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and commercially driven Managing Director to lead our French operations focused on personal care chemicals. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with deep industry expertise, a passion for innovation, and a track record of scaling business units in the specialty chemicals sector.

With over 100 years of heritage, our client is a Swiss-based manufacturer renowned for crafting high-quality personal care chemicals, primarily for the cosmetics industry.

  • Lead and grow the French division of the company, with full P&L responsibility.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to expand market share in personal care ingredients (emollients, surfactants, actives, etc.).
  • Build and manage high-performing teams across sales, R&D, and operations.
  • Foster partnerships with cosmetic brands, distributors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Oversee compliance with EU chemical regulations (REACH, CLP, etc.).
  • Drive innovation in sustainable and bio-based chemical solutions.

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in the personal care or specialty chemicals industry.
  • Strong understanding of formulation science, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics in Europe.
  • Fluent in French and English.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and international stakeholders.
  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a fast-growing, innovation-led company shaping the future of sustainable personal care.
  • Competitive executive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to influence global strategy and product development.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to with the subject line: Managing Director Application - Personal Care