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The Growth of Executive Leadership

- BY ALEXANDRA PASTORE

Industry experts share insights on the changing face of the executive c-suite.

As companies continue to take a proactive approach to hiring practices, filling the c-suite has triggered change.

One recent report even found that the fashion industry has looked to beauty executives as the fashion executive of tomorrow, seeing fresh perspectiv­es and an aptitude for understand­ing consumer demand for a wide audience. And while it becomes increasing­ly difficult to meet the demand for ideal candidates, experts said the competitiv­e talent market has redefined requiremen­ts.

Annabel Norman, an associate partner at DHR Internatio­nal, said the beauty industry has had great success with new executive leaders “in building high-performing brands and diverse organizati­ons.”

Of the demand for leadership,

Norman said, “these executives need to have a balance of intelligen­ce quotient, emotional quotient and an unpreceden­ted reputation for success in growing highly functional, successful and

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Companies are being proactive in hiring practices.

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