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GISELE VALLE

New York,NY

Summary

Global executive with 16+ years of expertise in Beauty, leading >$1B P&Ls across several markets.

Passionate Brand Builder & People Developer, known for building disruptive strategies and driving peak performance for transformative growth.

I thrive at creating a culture of inspiration, boldness and strong cross-functional collaboration, with a clear frame to future-proof brands to win in highly competitive environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP, L'Oreal Paris USA

L'Oreal
New York, New York
12.2024 - Current
  • Overseeing >$3B turnover: the world's #1 Beauty Brand in the #1 market.
  • Leads Marketing, Brand Image & Engagement, Digital Capabilities, Creative/VM, Innovation & Trade teams - 88FTEs, 10 senior direct reports. Has best NPS of L'Oreal USA.
  • Developed the Elevation, Purpose & Growth Framework and led cross-functional team to deliver double digit growth in consumption and net sales, and record profit in 2025 - our best year in over a decade.
  • Record Brand Equity results - going from #13 to #1 brand in SOI (Traakr).
  • Led two organizational re-orgs to increase operational agility and future-proof the business, building a top-performing team.
  • Empowering women and celebrating their worth through superior craftsmanship & science, luxurious product and brand experience, and building trust and community, supporting relevant causes.

Vice President, Color Cosmetics, L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
New York, New York
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Surpassed $1B in turnover.
  • Drove significant SOI/SOE gains, building brand love and community.
  • Improved profit through shifts in product, channel, and media mix.
  • Led team of 21 FTEs/6 direct with best Leadership Scores in the Division.

Vice President, Hair Care & Styling, L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
New York, NY
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Led a historical business turnaround to achieve six consecutive years of double-digit growth, going from the #8 brand in Nielsen in 2019 to the #1 in 2026, debunking P&G's market leadership for the first time in the US.
  • Fully revamped product and marketing fundamentals, shifted consumer perception, and built strong retailer partnerships.
  • Established a new team culture, culminating in the best Leadership Scores/NPS in the Division.

AVP, RGM, Consumer Goods Division

L'Oreal
New York, NY
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Co-built the Revenue Growth Management function for L'Oréal USA, leading teams across Sales, Finance, IT/Data Science.
  • Oversaw the commercial and pricing policies, promotional strategy revamp, and championed early adoption of AI + Power BI reporting, merging 12 different data sources for better and faster decision-making.

Director, Hair Care Innovation, L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
New York, NY
07.2017 - 04.2018

Led product innovation pipeline and full restage for L'Oreal Paris - inclusive of brand positioning, formula, claims, packaging and advertising.

Group Manager, Hair Color L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
08.2014 - 07.2017

As Category Head for Hair Color Innovation + Brazil Business Unit, I've led a complete portfolio and go-to-market/communications revamp that drove L'Oreal Paris to market leadership in Brazil, a historical achievement.

Senior Brand Manager, Pantene

P&G
Sao Paulo, Brazil
10.2013 - 07.2014

Led full brand restage, driving record share, penetration/trial growth.

Boosted equity KPIs with an innovative media strategy focused on digital acceleration, while also delivering record profitability.

Regional Marketing Manager, Pantene

P&G
Panama City, global hubs, Panama
05.2011 - 10.2013

Led communication, media, digital/social strategy for multiple launches.

Co-led the global Innovation Master Plan and Brand Equity Evolution, working across the Latam, Geneva, and Singapore hubs. While on role, Pantene grew double digits in Latam.

Trainee, Innovation & Strategy, Pantene

P&G
Panama City, Panama
07.2010 - 05.2011

Education

Executive Education Programs

INSEAD, MIT, Harvard Business School, Michigan

Marketing, Business & Advertising

ESAMC
Campinas, Brazil
01-2010

Skills

  • Strategic Vision
  • P&L Management
  • Team Development: Mentoring/Coaching
  • Brand Building: Equity/Business/Future-Proofing
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Executive Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

SVP, L'Oreal Paris USA

L'Oreal
12.2024 - Current

Vice President, Color Cosmetics, L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
03.2023 - 11.2024

Vice President, Hair Care & Styling, L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
11.2019 - 03.2023

AVP, RGM, Consumer Goods Division

L'Oreal
04.2018 - 11.2019

Director, Hair Care Innovation, L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
07.2017 - 04.2018

Group Manager, Hair Color L'Oreal Paris

L'Oreal
08.2014 - 07.2017

Senior Brand Manager, Pantene

P&G
10.2013 - 07.2014

Regional Marketing Manager, Pantene

P&G
05.2011 - 10.2013

Trainee, Innovation & Strategy, Pantene

P&G
07.2010 - 05.2011

Executive Education Programs

INSEAD, MIT, Harvard Business School, Michigan

Marketing, Business & Advertising

ESAMC
GISELE VALLE