Ouidad is excited announce new happenings at the company. First, David L. Stern has been appointed President and CEO of Ouidad. He joins the company from Kao Brands Corporation where he served as Regional Executive Officer for the Mass business and Global Chief Marketing Officer/Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation. “We are thrilled to welcome David to our growing team,” says Peter Crowley, Operating Partner at JH Partners, a private equity firm and the parent company of Ouidad. “He brings with him a wealth of experience and we are looking forward to his leadership and insights.”
In addition, Ouidad announces the appointment of John Hetherington as CFO/COO, effective immediately. He joined Ouidad in September 2013 from Alterna Holding Corp. where he served as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hetherington was responsible for managing multiple departments, including Accounting, Financial Planning, Information Technology and Human Resources. “As I assume my new position, I am thrilled to have John Hetherington as a key member of the executive management team,” says David Stern, President and CEO of Ouidad. “He has invaluable experience and knowledge in leading key functions like finance and operations, each integral in our strategic efforts to drive the Ouidad brand to the next level.”