Dollar Shave Club Founder Steps Down As CEO; Beautycounter Under New Direction; Cosmetics Leadership News
Executive Summary
Jason Goldberger takes the helm of Unilever’s Dollar Shave Club, bringing a wealth of digital and retail experience from stints at Target, Amazon and, most recently, Sur La Table. More personal-care industry executive moves.
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