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MARIE FAREL APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF PRESTILUX

Nina Dyson, owner of Prestilux, is delighted to announce the appointment of Marie Farel, as President of the company.

As a leader in the Canadian beauty industry, Prestilux specializes in the distribution and marketing of internationally renowned skincare, fragrance and cosmetic brands. The company, that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020, has more than 90 employees across the country. Prestilux is involved in all distribution networks and oversees the establishment, continuance and marketing of the brands it represents. The retail network for Prestilux spans across 2,800 Canadian points of sale within drugstores, department stores and specialty boutiques, as well as via e-commerce platforms.

Marie Farel has extensive experience in strategic management, as well as in the marketing and development of beauty and prestige brands.

She honed her expertise working with renowned companies including Maison Cartier (Groupe Richemont), Shiseido UK Co. Ltd., and Decléor & Carita (now L’Oréal), in countries ranging from the United Kingdom, France and eventually Canada. Due to the breadth of these past experiences, Marie has gained a thorough understanding of the international beauty landscape.

Prior to her appointment as President, Marie held several integral roles at Prestilux, including the most recent, as Vice-President of Marketing and Strategy, as well as Strategic Advisor to the President. Marie succeeds François Carlier as President. Ms. Farel has a degree in business management from the IPAG Business School in Nice, France.