L’Oréal India expands team with new appointments in key roles

INDIA – L’Oréal India has appointed Aseem Kaushik as Chairman and Jacques Lebel as Country Manager, effective October 1, 2025, to strengthen its position in India’s booming beauty market. 

As Chairman, Kaushik will prioritize corporate reputation, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and corporate social responsibility, aligning with India’s focus on sustainable practices.

Kaushik, a 30-year veteran who joined L’Oréal in 1995, has driven the expansion of brands like Garnier, Maybelline, and L’Oréal Paris across India.

He launched the Dermatological Beauty and Luxury divisions, enhancing L’Oréal’s presence in skincare and premium segments. 

On the other hand, Lebel will oversee operations, including 26 brands, two manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, as well as research centres in Mumbai and Bengaluru. 

Lebel brings global expertise from senior roles at L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, and AB InBev across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India.

In Mexico, he boosted growth in the Consumer Products Division, preparing him to tackle India’s competitive beauty market.

These leadership transitions come at a significant moment as L’Oréal India celebrates 30 years of operations in the country. 

Since its establishment in 1994, the company has grown to employ over 1,800 professionals and has solidified its position as a transformative leader in the beauty industry. 

With a market share of approximately 8% in India’s face-care segment and leadership in the hair colour category, L’Oréal India has built a strong foundation through affordable product formats and extensive training programs for hairdressers, reaching about 3.3 million professionals over the past decade.

Meanwhile,  L’Oréal recently announced an ambitious expansion plan in India, positioning the country as a key growth market amid its global growth strategy.

L’Oréal aims to more than double its business in India over the coming years, leveraging local manufacturing capabilities and increasing its footprint in the region.

According to the company, it produces 95% of the products sold domestically, with its factories also serving as a hub for exports to the Gulf region. 

The company manufactures approximately half a billion units annually, a figure set to rise as production capacity scales. 

This expansion aligns with India’s rapidly evolving beauty and personal care sector, where demand for premium and innovative products continues to grow.

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