Green Yip takes helm as the regional managing director for L’OCCITANE Group’s travel retail division

The L'OCCITANE Group, a leading figure in premium sustainable beauty and wellness and a certified B Corporation, has appointed Green Yip as the Regional Managing Director for Travel Retail in APAC (Asia Pacific Region), effective immediately. In this pivotal role, Green Yip will shape the future trajectory of L'OCCITANE Travel Retail with the unwavering support of the Group's seasoned Global and APAC Travel Retail teams.

The L'OCCITANE Travel Retail campaign was a highly successful campaign carried out by the company in collaboration with Gebr. Heinemann. The four-month campaign emphasised the brands' sustainability goals by using 95% post-consumer recycled aluminium in their packaging.

With a commendable 15-year journey marked by leadership prowess and a consistent record of accomplishments, Green Yip brings a profound wealth of experience and industry expertise to L'OCCITANE Travel Retail. Her career highlights include senior positions at renowned Estee Lauder and LVMH.

Laurent Marteau, L'OCCITANE Group CEO, said, 'We are delighted to appoint Green as our new Regional Managing Director, Travel Retail APAC, and believe that she will contribute significantly to the growth and success of our Group in Travel Retail APAC. I would also like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome Green to our organisation, knowing that her leadership will propel us to even greater heights and enable us to further reach our goals.'

During her tenure as Vice President at Estee Lauder Travel Retailing, Green Yip navigated complexities, cultivated a culture of excellence, and spearheaded growth strategies for brands such as Origins, Aveda, and Lab Series within Travel Retail APAC. She has consistently showcased adeptness in driving operational efficiency, elevating customer satisfaction, and empowering teams to realise their full potential.

About the travel retail division

The travel retail division of the L’OCCITANE Group extends its reach through 34 operators, operating in 270 airports, partnering with 42 airlines, and catering to customers in 900 duty-free shops across more than 90 countries globally. It presents a thoughtfully curated range of beauty and well-being offerings from the Group’s expanding brand collection. Among these are renowned names such as L’OCCITANE en Provence, ELEMIS, Sol de Janeiro, and Grown Alchemist. The company remains at the forefront of the industry, championing sustainability, biodiversity, and waste reduction efforts.

The L’OCCITANE Group stands as a prominent global manufacturer and retailer of high-quality, sustainable beauty and wellness goods. Operating across 90 countries globally, the Group boasts a network of 3,000 retail outlets, with more than 1,300 stores under its own banner. The company is known for promoting sustainability by using recycled aluminium for their packaging.