Ron Gee

Chief Executive Officer (Interim) - Shiseido Americas

Ron Gee is a seasoned executive in the beauty and consumer goods industry, currently serving as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Shiseido Americas and Global M&A Lead for Shiseido.1 He assumed this role in July 2021, following a period as the interim CEO for the Americas region from August 2020 to July 2021.1

Career Progression

Ron's career at Shiseido began in April 2016 when he joined as Chief Financial Officer for the Americas and Global M&A Lead.1 Prior to Shiseido, he held several high-level positions in other prominent beauty and consumer goods companies:

Chief Financial Officer at Coty Inc. (2013-2016)
Chief Financial Officer at TPR Holdings LLC (2011-2012)
Various finance roles at L'Oréal, including Vice-President Finance for International Designer Collections and Designer Fragrances (2003-2011)
Finance Manager and Senior Engineer at Kraft Foods (1991-2002)

Education

Ron Gee has a strong educational background in both business and engineering:

MBA in Finance, Marketing & International Business from NYU Stern School of Business (1997-1999)
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University (1992-1995)
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University (1987-1991)

Leadership and Company Initiatives

As the CEO of Shiseido Americas, Ron Gee has been actively involved in various company initiatives and milestones:

He has celebrated Shiseido's 150th anniversary, emphasizing the company's mission of "BEAUTY INNOVATIONS FOR A BETTER WORLD".2
Under his leadership, Shiseido Americas has participated in corporate social responsibility events like Camellia Day.3
Ron has hosted annual town hall meetings for Shiseido Americas, fostering communication within the organization.4
He has shown support for communities affected by natural disasters, such as standing with the residents of Maui during challenging times.5

Ron Gee's leadership style appears to be focused on innovation, community engagement, and fostering a positive corporate culture within Shiseido Americas.