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Beauty retailer Douglas appoints new CEO as Sander van der Laan retires

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on October 14, 2026

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· Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Douglas Appoints Jean-Marc Bellaiche as CEO as Sander van der Laan Retires

Leadership Transition at Douglas

Retirement of Sander van der Laan

Oct 14 (Reuters) - German beauty retailer Douglas said on Wednesday its Chief Executive Sander van der Laan has decided to retire, and that it has appointed Jean-Marc Bellaiche as CEO effective November 1 for a term of four years.

Appointment of Jean-Marc Bellaiche

Effective Date and Term Details

(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Sander van der Laan led Douglas since November 1, 2022, having previously driven growth at Action and Albert Heijn (douglas.group)
  • Successor Jean‑Marc Bellaiche is a seasoned executive with a background as a Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, specializing in fashion, luxury and digital distribution (groupe-printemps.com)
  • The leadership change comes as Douglas continues its omnichannel “Let it Bloom” strategy amid moderate performance in the premium beauty market (douglas.group)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new CEO of Douglas?
Jean-Marc Bellaiche has been appointed as the new CEO of Douglas.
When does the new CEO take office at Douglas?
Jean-Marc Bellaiche will become CEO of Douglas effective November 1.
Why is there a change in leadership at Douglas?
Sander van der Laan, the current CEO of Douglas, has decided to retire.
How long is the term for Douglas's new CEO?
Jean-Marc Bellaiche's term as CEO is for four years.

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