Coty Inc. is strengthening its executive committee, announcing the appointment of Catia Cesari as SVP Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, effective February 1. Cesari will report jointly to CEO, Michele Scannavini and CFO, Patrice de Talhouët.

Cesari brings 20 years of successful experience in M&A to Coty. In her previous role as Chief Mergers & Acquisitions and Human Capital Officer at Labelux Group, she oversaw the acquisitions and restructuring of globally renowned fashion brands such as Jimmy Choo, Bally, and Belstaff. Prior to that, at Gucci Group, Cesari was instrumental in the acquisition of global brands such as Bottega Veneta and Boucheron. She started her career with KPMG, an audit, tax, and advisory firm, prior to a successful decade spent at General Electric, where she held various positions, including Director Corporate M&A, Europe.

She replaces Peter Shaefer who will lead special cross-functional projects, and will report to Scannavini.