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Sue Y. Nabi

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at COTY
Board
Since September 1, 2020
Age
56 years
Education
Holds an Advanced Master’s degree in Marketing Management from ESSEC (Paris Business School) and an engineering degree in Agronomy and Environment.
Tenure
Joined Coty as Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2020 and has driven significant global growth and strategic brand initiatives.

Also at COTY

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Anna von Bayern
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
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Kristin Blazewicz
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary
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Laurent Mercier
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

Sue Y. Nabi has been at the helm of Coty since September 1, 2020 as the Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a transformative phase for the company.

Before taking on the role at Coty, she built an impressive career in the beauty industry. Her journey started at L'Oréal in 1993, where she advanced through key leadership positions, including serving as Worldwide President at L'Oréal in 2005 and later at Lancôme in 2009. She also founded and led the ultra-luxury skincare line, Orveda, beginning in 2017, which showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry expertise.

Under her leadership, Coty has experienced robust global growth, highlighted by innovations such as multiple successful fragrance launches and strategic brand expansion initiatives. Her vision has been pivotal in repositioning the company as a global beauty powerhouse, with notable achievements including 10 consecutive quarters of strong growth and a significant increase in market capitalization.

$COTY Performance Under Sue Y. Nabi

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Orveda Founder & CEO 2017-2020 Ultra-luxury skincare brand
L’Oréal Worldwide President 2005 Helped boost growth of makeup brands
L’Oréal/Lancôme Worldwide President of Lancôme 2009-2013 Contributed to its revival and achieved breakthrough product and brand successes

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$3,529,800 Annual (FY 2024)Annual salary for fiscal year 2024
All Other Compensation$14,489 Annual (FY 2024)Includes employer contributions to the international healthcare plan for executives ($6,021 ) and reimbursement for tax services ($8,468 )

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Bonus Plan

MetricDetails
Target100% of Base Salary
Minimum0% of Base Salary
Maximum (Cap)200% of Base Salary
Performance MetricsDetermined annually by the RNC; specifics not disclosed
Evaluation PeriodAnnual for FY 2024

Equity Awards

RSUs

  • Quantity: 10,416,667 RSUs granted on May 4, 2023
  • Vesting Schedule:
    • 15% vests on September 1, 2024
    • 15% vests on September 1, 2025
    • 20% vests on September 1, 2026
    • 20% vests on September 1, 2027
    • 30% vests on September 1, 2028

PRSUs

  • Initial Award: 2,083,333 PRSUs vesting fully on September 1, 2026, subject to three-year performance objectives and continued employment
  • Additional Awards: 2,083,333 PRSUs granted annually from 2024 to 2027, with each tranche vesting on the third anniversary of its grant date, subject to three-year performance objectives and continued employment
  • Performance Conditions: Specific performance metrics, thresholds, and targets are not disclosed