Laboratoires Pierre Fabre Appoints Nicolas Zombré CEO

Laboratoires Pierre Fabre appointed Nicolas Zombré as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. Dermocosmetics operations. 

In this role, Zombré will oversee the company’s U.S. dermocosmetics business across its portfolio of brands, including Avène, René Furterer and Klorane, as Pierre Fabre continues to build momentum in the U.S. market.

Eric Ducournau, CEO of Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, said:

“Nicolas has a proven track record of driving transformation across some of our most dynamic markets, and he joins at a pivotal moment for Pierre Fabre in the U.S. His experience leading digital and omnichannel strategy abroad gives him exactly the expertise we need to accelerate our growth and strengthen our position as a leader in dermocosmetics.”

Zombré brings nearly two decades of leadership experience within Pierre Fabre. He began his career at Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique in France in 2006 as a Product Manager for Galénic and Klorane, later taking on trade marketing responsibilities for major pharmacy accounts in France. 

In 2013, he moved to Brazil to lead National Sales and Trade Marketing and was subsequently promoted to Commercial Director, expanding his international go-to-market experience across diverse business models.

From 2018 to 2020, Zombré served as General Manager of Pierre Fabre Dermocosmétique in Chile, where he focused the affiliate’s strategy on consumer centricity and digitalization. 

In June 2020, he was appointed General Manager of Pierre Fabre’s dermocosmetics division in Spain and later assumed leadership of Pierre Fabre Pharma Spain, overseeing brands including A-Derma, Ducray, Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane, and René Furterer. 

Most recently, he served as General Director of Pierre Fabre in Spain, leading the affiliate’s transformation across omnichannel strategy, retail excellence, and value-added services for pharmacy, e-retail, and physician partners.

Nicolas Zombré, CEO of Laboratoires Pierre Fabre U.S., commented:

“I’m honored to take on this role at such an exciting moment for Pierre Fabre in the U.S. Our brands have built deep trust with consumers and healthcare professionals, and I see tremendous opportunity to build on that foundation by strengthening those relationships, expanding our presence across retail and digital channels, and continuing to lead with the science and credibility our portfolio is known for.”

This appointment reflects Pierre Fabre’s continued investment in expanding its U.S. footprint across retail, medical, and digital channels.