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Colin Walsh Joins Glossier as New CEO

Former Ouai and Procter & Gamble executive will join the beauty company in October.

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By: Rachel Klemovitch

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Glossier has appointed Colin Walsh as its new CEO, starting in October 2025. This follows EO Kyle Leahy’s announcement to step down from the role earlier this year.

Walsh is a beauty industry veteran, formerly serving at Ouai and Procter & Gamble. 

In a LinkedIn announcement, Walsh commented, 

“As I step into this next chapter, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with [founder] Emily Weiss, the Glossier team, and the board to build on that foundation and to help shape the future of this remarkable brand. Most of all, I am looking forward to learning from the team, amplifying the magic that is already here, and working together to make Glossier a true legacy brand.”

Leah commented on LinkedIn,

“[Walsh] brings deep beauty expertise across categories and stages of companies, and I am confident he is the right person to lead Glossier into its next chapter.”

Leahy, who has helmed the beauty brand for three years, announced her departure on 24 June via a company-wide email to staff.

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