L’Oréal Groupe Director and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the granddaughter of the beauty giant’s founder, will step down from her roles after nearly three decades and hopes to hand her director position to her holding company.
L’Oréal Heir Steps Down As Director After 28 Years; Plans to Hand Reins To Next Generation
L’Oréal Groupe announces company heir and 28-year Director Francoise Bettencourt Meyers plans to step down when her term expires at the end of the Annual General Meeting in April.

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