The Wella Company names Calvin McDonald as CEO
German-founded Swiss-American innovative global beauty leader The Wella Company has announced the appointment of Calvin McDonald as its new CEO.
A growth-oriented leader with a proven track record of helping large organizations scale, innovate, and elevate customer engagement in stores and across digital channels, McDonald holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario.
He most recently served as CEO of lululemon athletica inc. while prior to that as President and CEO of Sephora Americas (a division of the LVMH group of luxury brands), he built a strong foundation for innovation, positioning Sephora as an industry pioneer. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Walt Disney Company.
‘We are delighted to welcome Calvin to The Wella Company. As a three-time CEO, he brings decades of experience at industry-leading global consumer brands and retail businesses. Calvin’s proven ability to drive results through product differentiation, category expansion, and smart investments will help us win in the dynamic beauty sector,’ Glenn Murphy, Executive Chair, The Wella Company stated in a press release.
‘We are pleased with the growth that Wella has achieved since our initial investment and are confident that Calvin is the right leader to build on that foundation and propel the company into its next chapter. We thank Glenn for his leadership of The Wella Company and look forward to working with him in his new capacity, alongside Calvin and the broader leadership team as they continue to further Wella’s success and reach in the beauty sector globally,’ added Nancy Ford, Partner at KKR.
‘I’m thrilled to return to the beauty industry – an innovative, fast evolving sector powered by consumers who are genuinely passionate about the products they love. I’m energized by the opportunity to use my experience to help elevate these iconic brands, partner with the pros who bring them to life, and unlock new ways to connect with consumers. This is a pivotal moment for The Wella Company, and I’m excited to join this talented team as we shape the future of beauty together,’ said McDonald on his new role.
McDonald will step into his new role as The Wella Company’s CEO effective April 2, 2026 and will be based in New York. He will also be appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and will continue to receive strategic advice from Executive Chair Glenn Murphy.
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