Laurent Marteau has joined luxury Swiss beauty brand La Prairie as Head Travel Retail worldwide. In this newly created position, Mr. Marteau will oversee La Prairie’s Travel Retail Worldwide business and take responsibility for the development of the Travel Retail strategy and new business opportunities as well as the growth and development of the brand in the global Travel Retail markets.

Laurent Marteau, Head Travel Retail worldwide, La Prairie

Mr. Marteau has over 14 years of global experience in the luxury Travel Retail business, holding various senior management positions with Parfums Christian Dior in the Americas and EMEA regions. Prior to joining La Prairie, he was Travel Retail International Director at LVMH Fragrance Brands.

La Prairie’s current Travel Retails structure remains intact, with the General Managers continuing to report to the regional Vice Presidents, with a functional line to Mr. Marteau, who will report directly to Patrick Rasquinet, President and CEO of the La Prairie Group.

Travel Retail has been and remains to be one of the building blocks in La Prairie’s master plan. To further support this important channel of distribution and to enhance the global strategic drive, we have created a new role to lead the strategic long-term development of Travel Retail worldwide. Laurent’s extensive experience and knowledge of the Travel Retail world is second to none, and we are confident he will help this area of our business continue to thrive,” states Mr. Rasquinet.