Coty Inc. Appoints Soraya Benchikh as Chief Financial Officer

On August 19, 2026, Coty Inc. announced Soraya Benchikh will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer starting September 1, 2026. Benchikh takes over from Laurent Mercier, following Coty's recent structural reorganization aimed at enhancing market-oriented decision-making.

Markus Strobel, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO, commended Benchikh's financial leadership. He acknowledged Mercier's contributions in solidifying the company's financial framework over the last five years.

Benchikh, with over two decades of experience, previously served as CFO at British American Tobacco. Her past roles include leadership positions at Diageo and foundational experiences at General Electric and Gillette.

Benchikh expressed enthusiasm for joining Coty during a transformative period, aspiring to boost financial strategies and facilitate sustained value creation with the executive team.