From Finland to South Africa, from France to the Czech Republic, there are more than 2,200 people at Kao committed to contributing to a more sustainable world and to offering high quality products to our customers and consumers.
Whether they work in our European Research Laboratories to develop the best and latest hair care technologies, or our production sites to manufacture products of the highest technology, or our warehouses and distribution centers to make sure that our products are delivered in time to our customers across the region, or our offices to develop and market our brands – all our employees are driven by the same values and principles as laid down in The Kao Way.
It is this business philosophy that makes Kao the employer of choice for our people and the business partner our customers trust.
The business in our region focuses on premium beauty brands across three distinct sectors:
The Kao Salon Division with its master brands Goldwell, KMS, Oribe and VARIS is the fourth biggest salon hair care business in the world while the Consumer Care Business features high quality hair and skin care brands such as John Frieda®, Guhl, Bioré, JERGENS®, Curél and MegRhythm. Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown’s collection of signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status.
Kao releases consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022
Kao releases consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022
Kao supports start-up "talking hands" with iconic hair care brand Guhl
With a special edition of the iconic shampoo bottles of its hair care brand Guhl, Kao supports the Frankfurt-based start-up "talking hands", which aims to overcome language barriers and promote inclusive communication.
Kao tackles sustainability with online gaming tool for Salons
Kao is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability in the salon industry. To address the issue of tackling climate change in its sector, Kao’s professional salon business, Kao Salon Division, has opted for an out-of-the box approach to educate salon owners in their bid to become more environmentally friendly.
Cristian Canthal appointed Managing Director Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic at Kao Salon Division
Kao Salon Division appoints Cristian Canthal as Managing Director for the Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic region. The experienced salon industry professional will take over operations at the Darmstadt location on 1 June 2022 and will report to Isana Kontsevaya, Vice President, Commercial, Salon, EMEA.