Core Insights - The departure of former CEO Sue Nabi from Coty has sparked significant discussion, particularly regarding the company's failure to meet its 2021 growth commitments, resulting in a more than 50% decline in stock price by 2025 [1][5][8] - Nabi's tenure was marked by high compensation, with her total pay reaching 1.98 billion yuan in FY2021 and 1.04 billion yuan in FY2023, making her the highest-paid CEO in the beauty industry [1][17] Performance Highlights - During Nabi's leadership, Coty achieved a compound annual growth rate of 9% over five years and launched successful products like Burberry Goddess, while also driving rapid growth for Lancôme in China [3][12] - However, the company's financial performance in FY2025 showed a net revenue of 5.893 billion USD (approximately 41.12 billion yuan), a 4% decline year-over-year, and a net loss of 381.1 million USD (approximately 2.66 billion yuan) [8][15] Strategic Failures - An investor highlighted that many of Coty's strategic goals set in 2021, including achieving a 10% revenue share from the Chinese market and a 10% revenue target for skincare, were not met, with actual figures falling significantly short [7][8] - The company's reliance on high-end fragrance licensing, which accounted for nearly 60% of net revenue in FY2025, poses a risk, especially with the loss of Gucci's beauty license to L'Oréal [18][19] Leadership Transition - Markus Strobel took over as the interim CEO on January 1, 2023, following Nabi's departure, amid concerns over the company's performance and strategic direction [10][21] - The market reacted negatively to the leadership change, with Coty's stock price dropping 3.5% on the announcement day, reflecting investor skepticism about the company's future [21]
美妆最贵CEO被批
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-12 10:03