Sol de Janeiro, a U.S. skincare brand owned by the L’Occitane Group, has appointed Laurie Lovett as its new Chief People and Impact Officer.
Lovett will lead human resources, social impact, and ESG initiatives in her new role. She will also be responsible for driving the company’s talent strategy, fostering inclusive leadership, and leading brand-related programs as the company enters its next phase of growth.
Lovett brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience to Sol de Janeiro. Previously, she served as Global Chief People Officer at Nielsen and Verisk and spent two decades at Accenture, building top-tier talent programs and guiding organizations through complex transformations.
Laurie Lovett will report directly to Sol de Janeiro’s CEO, Heela Yang. Yang said about the appointment, “Sol de Janeiro was built on the belief that connection is powerful, and people are everything. Laurie is an exceptional leader with the vision, empathy, and rigor to help us grow with soul.”
With Lovett’s appointment, Sol de Janeiro continues its focus on people, culture, and operational excellence as it scales beyond its $1 billion milestone. Founded in 2015, the Brazilian-inspired brand was acquired by L’Occitane Group in 2021 at a valuation of $450 million.
