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