Vincent Warnery
Biography
Vincent Warnery has served as Chief Executive Officer of Beiersdorf AG since May 2021, leading one of the world's premier skincare and consumer goods companies with iconic brands including NIVEA, Eucerin, and La Prairie. Born in 1968 in Neuilly-Plaisance, France, Warnery brings over three decades of experience in the consumer health care and cosmetics industry to his leadership role at the Hamburg-based DAX company. Under his stewardship, Beiersdorf has achieved exceptional business performance and sustainability leadership, including prestigious CDP Triple A ratings for two consecutive years, placing the company among the top 10 globally out of over 21,000 participants. Warnery's strategic vision focuses on digital transformation while preserving Beiersdorf's legacy of trusted skincare innovation. He has positioned the company as a leader in environmental sustainability, achieving a 19% CO2 reduction in 2023 and setting ambitious Net Zero targets by 2045. His leadership extends beyond operational excellence to social impact, with Beiersdorf's EmpoweringGirls program reaching over 400,000 people and achieving gender parity goals ahead of schedule. As a founding member of the #ValueOfBeauty alliance alongside L'Oréal and other industry leaders, Warnery champions the economic-political understanding of Europe's sophisticated beauty and personal care industry. His data-driven approach combined with strong consumer focus has fostered a culture of innovation and social responsibility, establishing Beiersdorf as a digital, sustainable leader in the competitive global skincare market.