LVMH appoints Alexandre Oulès COO of Beauty Division
LVMH has appointed Alexandre Oulès Chief Operating Officer of its Beauty Division, reporting to Véronique Courtois, named Chairman and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and LVMH's Beauty Division in February 2026. Tickets are now available for the 25th anniversary of the Pure Beauty Awards, taking place on 15 October 2026 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, UK.
LVMH has appointed Alexandre Oulès Chief Operating Officer of its Beauty Division.
He will report to Véronique Courtois, who was named Chairman and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and of LVMH's Beauty Division in February 2026.
Oulès confirmed the appointment by changing his job title on LinkedIn.
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He will be responsible for manufacturing, supply chain and purchasing in the newly created role, according to a report by WWD, which Oulès reposted on LinkedIn.
Prior to joining LVMH’s Beauty Division, Oulès was Chief Operating Officer for nearly three years at Spanish luxury fashion house Balenciaga.
He also served as Operations Director at LVMH’s wines and spirits division Moët Hennessy between 2021 and 2023.
Oulès also has an extensive history within the beauty industry, having spent 13 years at French luxury house Guerlain.
This includes seven years as Chief Operating Officer between 2007 and 2014, as well as Plant General Manager from 2004 to 2007.
He was also a Production Engineer at French beauty giant L'Oréal from 1997 to 2001.
Oulès’ appointment follows LVMH reporting growth in Q2 2026, buoyed by the success of the Christian Dior fashion house under new Creative Director Jonathan Anderson,
The French luxury group’s revenue hit €38.6bn in the first half of 2026, with growth accelerating in the second quarter, up 3% on an organic basis, and 4% when excluding the impact of the Middle East conflict.
Oulès' Career Path
| Period | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-2001 | Production Engineer | L'Oréal |
| 2004-2007 | Plant General Manager | Guerlain |
| 2007-2014 | Chief Operating Officer | Guerlain |
| 2021-2023 | Operations Director | Moët Hennessy |
| 2023-2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Balenciaga |
Oulès' New Responsibilities
LVMH has appointed Alexandre Oulès Chief Operating Officer of its Beauty Division.
He will be responsible for manufacturing, supply chain and purchasing in the newly created role, according to a report by WWD, which Oulès reposted on LinkedIn.
Oulès' Previous Experience
Prior to joining LVMH’s Beauty Division, Oulès was Chief Operating Officer for nearly three years at Spanish luxury fashion house Balenciaga.
He also served as Operations Director at LVMH’s wines and spirits division Moët Hennessy between 2021 and 2023.
Oulès also has an extensive history within the beauty industry, having spent 13 years at French luxury house Guerlain.
This includes seven years as Chief Operating Officer between 2007 and 2014, as well as Plant General Manager from 2004 to 2007.
He was also a Production Engineer at French beauty giant L'Oréal from 1997 to 2001.
Oulès' Appointment Context
Oulès’ appointment follows LVMH reporting growth in Q2 2026, buoyed by the success of the Christian Dior fashion house under new Creative Director Jonathan Anderson,
The French luxury group’s revenue hit €38.6bn in the first half of 2026, with growth accelerating in the second quarter, up 3% on an organic basis, and 4% when excluding the impact of the Middle East conflict.
Oulès' LinkedIn Confirmation
Oulès confirmed the appointment by changing his job title on LinkedIn.
