Megan Grant

Experienced President with a demonstrated history in marketing

Megan Grant is the President and CEO of Louis Vuitton Americas, having assumed the role on June 3, 2024. She succeeded Lanessa Elrod, who held the position for seven years. In her new role, Grant is responsible for leading the Americas teams to enhance performance, improve client experiences, and increase brand desirability across the region.1 4

Professional Background

Before joining Louis Vuitton, Megan Grant had a robust career at L’Oréal, where she led the luxury division in the U.S. for several years. Her experience spans over 22 years in various leadership roles within L’Oréal, including positions at Lancôme, Kiehl’s, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, and Giorgio Armani’s beauty division. This diverse background has equipped her with significant expertise in marketing, retail, customer acquisition, digital strategy, and consumer products.1 2 3

Education

Megan Grant holds a degree from Trinity College-Hartford.3

Leadership Vision

In her new capacity at Louis Vuitton, Grant will report to David Ponzo, Executive Vice President of Commercial Activities. Her appointment reflects LVMH's ongoing strategy to leverage experienced leaders from within the luxury sector to drive growth and innovation.2 4

Megan Grant's extensive experience in luxury beauty and her proven track record in marketing and retail are expected to contribute significantly to the continued success of Louis Vuitton in the Americas.

Highlights

May 31 · globalcosmeticsnews.com

LVMH appoints yet another L'Oreal veteran to key leadership role

May 31 · retailbrew.com

Abercrombie raises profit outlook, LVMH names new Americas CEO

May 30 · fashionnetwork.com

Louis Vuitton appoints Megan Grant new Americas head

May 30 · threads.net

Megan Grant has been named president and CEO of Americas at ...

Experience

President at L'Oréal (July 2019 - Present)

President at Kiehl's Since 1851 (October 2017 - July 2019); General Manager, US at The Body Shop (October 2014 - October 2017); Deputy General Manager at Kiehl's Since 1851 (February 2013 - October 2014); Senior Vice President Marketing at Kiehl's Since 1851 (February 2010 - February 2013); Vice President Marketing at Kiehl's Since 1851 (September 2009 - September 2010); Vice President Marketing at L'Oreal Paris (September 2002 - September 2009); Marketing at Estee Lauder Group of Companies (September 1998 - June 2002)