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Sue Y. Nabi

Chief Executive, Coty Inc.

The Coty chief executive was tasked with leading the embattled beauty conglomerate through a turnaround.

Sue Y. Nabi

Sue Y. Nabi is the chief executive of French-American beauty conglomerate Coty, parent company to Rimmel, Wella and Kylie Cosmetics among other subsidiaries.

Nabibegan her career in beauty in 1993, working as a L’Oréal sales representative and climbing the ranks to general manager of the company. In 2009, she was appointed president of L’Oréal - owned Lancôme — the company’s youngest executive to hold the title. In 2014, Nabi left L’Oréal to co-found luxury skincare brand, Orveda, which launched in 2017 under Cotyand is stocked globally at high-end retailers and Net-a-Porter. Nabi became chief executive of Coty in 2020.

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Latest News & Analysis
Beauty

Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update

This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.

Beauty

Can Tina Craig’s U Beauty Crack Luxury Beauty?; An Anastasia Beverly Hills Update

This week, I’m thinking about creators-turned-founders, a high-glam makeup brand’s money problems and Sue Nabi’s potential departure.


Workplace & Talent

The BoF Podcast | Sue Y. Nabi on How Being Different Is a Superpower

On the latest episode of The BoF Podcast, Coty CEO Sue Y. Nabi shares how embracing identity in the workplace can lead to better business outcomes.

Workplace & Talent

The BoF Podcast | Sue Y. Nabi on How Being Different Is a Superpower

On the latest episode of The BoF Podcast, Coty CEO Sue Y. Nabi shares how embracing identity in the workplace can lead to better business outcomes.


Beauty

Kim Kardashian West’s Coty-Backed Skin Care Line Set to Launch This Spring

The move comes as Coty, which saw its sales increase 12 percent year-over-year, is doubling down on skin care to build on more positive momentum for the conglomerate.

Beauty

Kim Kardashian West’s Coty-Backed Skin Care Line Set to Launch This Spring

The move comes as Coty, which saw its sales increase 12 percent year-over-year, is doubling down on skin care to build on more positive momentum for the conglomerate.


Beauty

Coty Is Banking Its Future on Prestige and Celebrity

As sales recover, the cosmetics company is investing in brands like Kylie Cosmetics and Gucci Beauty to keep momentum going.

Beauty

Coty Is Banking Its Future on Prestige and Celebrity

As sales recover, the cosmetics company is investing in brands like Kylie Cosmetics and Gucci Beauty to keep momentum going.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | YNAP CEO Joins Giorgio Armani Board, Coty Names New CEO

This week Federico Marchetti was appointed non-executive director to the luxury fashion house’s board, while Coty appoints Sue Y. Nabi as its chief executive.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | YNAP CEO Joins Giorgio Armani Board, Coty Names New CEO

This week Federico Marchetti was appointed non-executive director to the luxury fashion house’s board, while Coty appoints Sue Y. Nabi as its chief executive.