Snaith-based Croda International has appointed Chris Good as non-executive director, and he will take up the position on April 27th.
He has spent his career in the consumer care industry, and recently retired after more than 20 years at Estee Lauder Companies, with the last five years as Group President of North America (Estee Lauder Companies’ home market) with responsibility for over 25 brands. Chris was also a member of Estee Lauder Companies’ Executive Committee.
Before that he spent over 10 years at Unilever in senior marketing, executive and general management roles across Europe, North America and Asia.
On joining the Croda Board, Chris will also be appointed to the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Dame Anita Frew, Chair of Croda International Plc, said: “Chris’s deep understanding of the consumer care industry and in particular his insights into beauty care markets and consumers will be of great value to Croda and the Board. As well as having significant P&L experience, Chris also brings a truly international perspective to the Board, having lived and worked in the USA, Switzerland, Japan, Singapore, Russia and the UK with region wide responsibilities for EMEA, APAC and North America during his successful executive career.
“His appointment strengthens the consumer care knowledge and experience we have around the Board table, which will support our continued transition to a pure play Consumer Care and Life Sciences business.”