Kao appoints Laura Hogan as Chief Marketing Officer of Molton Brown

 
Kao today announced the appointment of Laura Hogan as Chief Marketing Officer of Molton Brown, the iconic British fragrance, bath and body brand within the company’sCosmetics business.
 
Hogan will lead Molton Brown's global brand vision, positioning and integrated marketing strategy, helping to further strengthen the brand's presence across international markets and support its continued growth. She will oversee teams across brand and product development, visual merchandising, store design, digital marketing and creative services.
 
Hogan joins Molton Brown following nine years at The Estée Lauder Companies, where she held senior marketing and brand leadership roles across several luxury beauty brands. Most recently, she served as Brand General Manager UK and Ireland for Le Labo, Kilian Paris and Frédéric Malle, helping to drive continued growth and distribution expansion.
 
Prior to this, Hogan held senior global marketing roles at Jo Malone London, where she was a key stakeholder in the brand’s internationally recognised Tom Hardy ambassador campaign. Her broader international experience spans the UK, US and Middle East and includes helping to shape and grow a portfolio of leading beauty brands, including Tom Ford Beauty, Bobbi Brown, Too Faced and ELEMIS.
 
Commenting on her appointment, Hogan said: “I am delighted to be joining Molton Brown at such an exciting point in its journey. With its unique blend of
rich heritage, exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive identity, Molton Brown has earned its place among the world's leading luxury fragrance, bath and body brands. I am excited to work with the team to build on that strong foundation and continue Molton Brown's global growth, while further elevating the brand’s position across international markets.”

Mark Johnson, President, Molton Brown Global, said: “Laura is an exceptional brand leader with a proven track record of driving growth for leading prestige beauty brands. She brings a powerful combination of strategic vision, commercial acumen and creative excellence, alongside deep experience in building brands across international markets. As we continue to invest in Molton Brown's long-term growth, Laura will play a key role in further strengthening our global brand presence, expanding our reach across luxury audiences and building on the distinctive heritage and craftsmanship that define our brand.”
 
Hogan’s appointment reflects Kao’s continued investment in Molton Brown, which sits alongside Curél and SENSAI as one of six strategic focus brands driving the company’s global Cosmetics growth strategy.