Change in the management of the professional cosmetics company Germaine de Capuccini Beauty Group. Anke Menkhorst has taken over the management of the company. Menkhorst is a Dutch businesswoman with extensive experience in the beauty sector.
Menkhorst replaces current CEO Ana Pons, who will now become the Chief Operating Officer of Global Operations within the company. Anke Menkhorst thus concludes her tenure at Douglas Group, where she has successfully led a profound transformation in the German beauty retailer, building a unified and elevated brand image and establishing a fully integrated omnichannel marketing structure across markets.
Regarding this appointment, the joint owners of GdC Beauty Group, Torreal and ACON Investments, state: “We are delighted to welcome Anke Menkhorst to Germaine de Capuccini Beauty Group. Anke brings extensive international experience and a strong track record of leadership in the beauty industry. Her knowledge will be crucial in driving the Group's global ambitions and successfully executing our strategic plan. We are convinced that her contribution will further strengthen the value of the Germaine de Capuccini brand and its global recognition. GdC was founded by Carmen Vidal in the sixties, and we are proud to continue her legacy of female leadership. Her spirit of entrepreneurship and excellence will be reflected in Anke Menkhorst and Ana Pons, two leaders who are defining the future of professional skincare.”
Torreal is the investment firm of the Abelló Family and one of the leading private investment companies in Spain and Europe. It has a broad track record of success in investing in leading companies across various sectors, promoting long-term value creation and sustainable growth. ACON Investments is an international private equity firm based in the United States that manages investments in the Americas and Europe. ACON collaborates with visionary management teams and family businesses to accelerate their growth and global expansion.