Sephora names first chief digital officer Global beauty brand Sephora has named former Apple executive Marc Abergel as its first Global Chief Digital Officer, according to WWD. Abergel is set to roll out the business’ digital strategy, as well as enhance the customer’s online journey in order to drive growth in Sephora’s e-commerce business. The beauty business’ CEO Martin Brok said in a statement: “In order to win in the new omnichannel ecosystem, it is
em, it is now necessary to further accelerate our digital capabilities and to determine how we create a better and more differentiated customer experience, leveraging the full potential of our brand and global scope to adapt and best deploy best practices, with a digital-first mindset.”
The Iconic COO Anna Lee takes on CEO role at Flybuys
Anna Lee, the current COO at Australian online fashion and lifestyle marketplace The Iconic, is leaving to head up customer loyalty program Flybuys.
Lee will succeed current CEO John Merakovsky, who will depart in April. Lana Hudson, Flybuys’ CFO, will hold the interim CEO role before Lee begins working on June 13.
“Flybuys has an exciting growth trajectory and I’m pleased to be handing the reins to a leader of Anna’s calibre,” Merakovsky said.
Having worked at The Iconic, one of ANZ’s leading online fashion and lifestyle retailers, since 2014 as CFO, acting CEO and COO, Lee has overseen teams across different sectors, including finance, supply chain, operations, and technology change programs.
Lee also held leadership positions at the National Online Retailers Association, Groupon, and PwC.
“She has exceptional e-commerce, operations, and financial experience in high-growth retail environments and a wealth of deep digital experience across omnichannel portfolios,” said Steven Cain, chairperson of Flybuys and Coles Group CEO.
“Anna will ensure our millions of members are at the heart of Flybuys’ business proposition.”
Former Mastercard exec to head up e-gift card retailer Prezzee
Global e-gift card and payment platform Prezzee has announced the appointment of CEO Jamie Samaha.
The former Mastercard executive will succeed Tony Karp and will commence operations from mid-March this year.
In his tenure, Karp oversaw the growth of the digital gift-card company across Australia and its expansion into North America, the UK, and New Zealand. He was the company’s 10th employee at its inception and has assisted in its development since.
“I haven’t arrived at this decision lightly, but on balance, I know this is the right move for me and my family and the right time for a new leader to step into the CEO role,” Karp said.
Prezzee chairperson Shaun Bonett said the business’ immediate focus is ensuring a seamless transition so it can maintain the “strong momentum we’re experiencing at home and abroad”.
