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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy to Step Down at End of Year
There's about to be another changing of the guard at Glossier. After three years at its helm, chief executive officer Kyle Leahy will depart the brand at year-end. More from WWD Billie Partners With Charli XCX-beloved Accessories Company Ian Charms to Release Bush Positive Swimwear Lana Del Rey Channels Retro Glam with '60s-inspired BumpIt Hairstyle at Her Concert in Wales All the Beauty Retail Expansions of 2025 'Over three years ago, Emily [Weiss] and I shared exciting news about Glossier's next chapter, and I was honored to step into my role as CEO of the company she built,' Leahy said in a company-wide note to Glossier staffers Tuesday, which was obtained by WWD. 'Today, we have reached a new chapter defined by scale, profitability and brand strength,' Leahy wrote. 'With that foundation in place, the board and I believe this is the right moment to bring in the next CEO to lead this new phase of growth.' The executive joined Glossier as its first chief commercial officer in 2021 before taking the reins from founder Emily Weiss in May 2022. She will continue to serve in her role on Glossier's board of directors through the transition. It's understood that Weiss, meanwhile, will remain in her role as executive chairwoman, and will not step into the CEO role. 'I am so grateful for Kyle's leadership and stewardship of Glossier over these past three-plus years,' Weiss said in a statement. 'She deeply understands how unique and special this brand is, and was exactly the right person to serve as our CEO as we looked to evolve our business model for sustainability and profitability, and scale our brand. Glossier was always built to be more than just one person — more than me, more than Kyle — and I am excited to partner with her to find our next leader.' Under Leahy's watch, Glossier launched at Sephora in February 2023, marking an about-turn from its prior DTC strategy and adopting a more traditional retail playbook. This month, Glossier will launch in Sephora's business in France, following earlier expansions to the U.K., the Middle East and Mexico with the retailer. Prior to the partnership with Sephora, sources had told WWD and Beauty Inc that sales — and buzz — had slowed. Glossier laid off nearly 200 retail employees during the pandemic and eliminated another two dozen roles last year. In October 2023 after the Sephora launch, industry sources estimated that overall sales were around $275 million. Leahy has also overseen the expansion of Glossier's fragrance business, which has become its fastest-growing category. In October, the brand launched Impressions of Glossier You — a duo of extensions on Glossier You called You Doux and You Rêve — in its full distribution for $78 each. In June, it got in on the body mist boom, debuting a body lotion, body wash and body spritz in its preexisting deodorant scent, called Sandstone, as well a body spritz in a fragrance named Orange Blossom Neroli. Leahy said that fragrance now generates more than $100 million in sales, making it Glossier's largest category. Kirsten Green, founder and partner at Forerunner Ventures, one of Glossier's backers, said: 'Kyle has led the company through a pivotal phase — scaling the business with clarity, creativity and a deep commitment to its values and customers. Thanks to her leadership, Glossier is stronger, more resonant, and more ambitious than ever. The foundation is set for continued growth and cultural relevance, and I can't wait to see where the team takes it next.' Best of WWD Which Celebrity Brands Are Next for a Major Deal? Lady Gaga, Beyonce and More Possible Contenders for the Next Corporate Prize The Best Makeup Looks in Golden Globes History A Look Back at Golden Globes Best Makeup on the Red Carpet, From Megan Fox to Sophia Loren [PHOTOS] 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
Business of Fashion
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy to Exit
Kyle Leahy will leave her role as Glossier's chief executive officer by the end of 2025, a representative for the brand confirmed on Tuesday. Succeeding founder Emily Weiss as chief executive in 2022, Leahy oversaw the brand's expansion into Sephora and the opening of new standalone retail stores, as well as launches at global retailers amid pressure on the direct-to-consumer model that Glossier pioneered in the 2010s. Leahy also oversaw the growth of the brand's successful fragrance franchise; previously offering a single perfume called 'You,' the range was expanded under Leahy's tenure to including new scents and categories such as body mists. Other executive departures in the past year have included former chief commercial officer Chitra Balireddi, who is now the the chief executive officer of Nécessaire, creative director Marie Suter, who left to start a creative agency, deputy creative director Adriana Deleo and chief marketing officer Kleo Mack, who now holds the same role at hair tools brand Shark. Leahy will remain in her board seat through 2026, and will work with the board to identify a successor. Learn more: Glossier Needs More Than 'You' to Grow The 11 year-old beauty brand has seen success with its fragrance franchise — which adds a new scent, Fleur, this month — but is focused on building multiple categories to broaden its appeal.
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
As Cardinals win ninth straight game, Kyle Leahy emerges as a key weapon in the bullpen
PHILADELPHIA — As Kyle Leahy headed into the offseason last winter after his first taste of the big leagues, he took on a personal challenge. When he reported to camp this year, he wanted to be a reliever who was as multifaceted as possible. 'When I first came up to the big leagues, I saw how much matchups are important,' Leahy said. 'And I told myself that offseason that I want to be a guy that can get both sides out. I don't want to pigeonhole myself to being a righty specialist and only being able to come in a certain situation or a certain game. I try to be as versatile as I can, develop all the pitches and weapons to get lefties out as well as the righties.' Advertisement Fast forward to Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, and it sure looks like Leahy has figured that out. Leahy posted 2 1/3 innings of clutch relief, scattering two hits and striking out two as the St. Louis Cardinals clawed their way to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, extending their winning streak to an MLB-best nine games. But it wasn't so much the line score that was impressive. It was how and who Leahy navigated through to keep the game in reach. The @Cardinals win their 9th straight thanks to homers from Iván Herrera and Masyn Winn. — MLB (@MLB) May 13, 2025 Starter Matthew Liberatore was effective through the first five innings and limited the Phillies to just one run. But he ran into trouble in the sixth, when Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos tagged him for a pair of singles to open up the bottom half of the frame. He induced a forceout from J.T. Realmuto, but Schwarber scored, tying the score at 2. After Alec Bohm singled to put runners on first and second with one out and Liberatore sitting at 80 pitches, manager Oli Marmol had a difficult decision to make. He could let his starter try to escape the jam. Or, he could turn to one of his most reliable relief weapons: Leahy. Philadelphia had five consecutive right-handers due up, and Marmol knew that swapping in Leahy would mean Phillies manager Rob Thomson would deploy his three lefties on the bench: Bryson Stott, Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh. But the thought process was that Leahy would be able to combat that lane. Coming into play Monday, left-handed batters were hitting just .077/.250/.192 against Leahy (though right-handers weren't doing much better, at .109/.146/.196). But there was a second lane Leahy would need to conquer as well: Schwarber and Bryce Harper once the Phillies lineup turned over. It was a big ask of Leahy. But again, he was up for the challenge. Advertisement 'This is what I wake up for,' Leahy said. 'Doesn't matter what situation I come in; the goal is to always put up a zero.' So he did. Marmol opted for Leahy, and Thomson turned his lefty bench bats loose. Leahy needed 11 pitches to retire Stott and Kepler — and kept the score tied. All signs pointed toward Leahy coming back out for the seventh. When he did, he was aided by an insurance run. Masyn Winn tagged Matt Strahm for a go-ahead solo shot in the top of the seventh, bringing the Cardinals to a 3-2 lead. Leahy responded by striking out Marsh on a curveball in the dirt, inducing a fly ball to center from Trea Turner, and punching out Harper with a perfectly placed slider to end the frame. At just 22 pitches, Marmol turned to Leahy once more. He'd be up for a third inning, which is somewhat of an unorthodox request, but Marmol thought Leahy was the best matchup for Schwarber. So out Leahy came, and he promptly induced a groundout to second base. He maneuvered one more groundout from Castellenos before two righties reached base against him. That's when Marmol turned to lefty JoJo Romero for the final out. Check out this disgusting two-pitch mix by Kyle Leahy to strike out Bryce Harper CH: 91.1 MPH, 1543 RPM, -1.4" IVB, 12.8" HBSL: 89.7 MPH, 2798 RPM, 5.8" IVB, -11.4" HB — Kareem (@KareemSSN) May 13, 2025 'He's been good all year,' Marmol said of Leahy. 'But to be able to do what he did today and go through both Harper and Schwarber and then get that righty lane and hand it over to JoJo? That was the game. '(The coaching staff) talked about it before the game. Both (Harper and Schwarber) have been better left-on-left, so we should just take our best arm against them. It helped that Leahy was pretty efficient, and it was great that there was a lefty lane created (before).' Advertisement Liberatore, who posted another strong outing (two earned runs, seven hits, one walk and four strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings) amid his own impressive start to the season, commended Leahy for his performance. 'It was the right move, bringing in Leahy,' Liberatore said. 'He's been absolutely nails for us, and he was again tonight. 'He'll tell you every day that he wants the ball, and he really, truly does. I really think that he could take the ball just about every day. He comes in attacking guys, throwing — what? — five to six pitches out of the bullpen, has a feel for all of them. It's special to watch what he's doing right now.' As the Cardinals continue to surge, they're encouraged by their bullpen continuing to take form. Leahy has been at the forefront of that development. Though his four-seam fastball and slider are his two most-used pitches, he has enough trust in his six-pitch arsenal to mix in his sweeper, changeup, curveball and sinker when needed. That has kept opposing hitters well off-balance and has led to his dominating both sides of the plate. In 19 games (24 2/3 innings) this season, Leahy has a 1.09 ERA and a o.650 WHIP. 'I believe in my teammates behind me with their defense, I believe in Pedro (Pagés) behind the plate, I believe in the information and everything the coaches are telling me, and I believe in myself,' Leahy said. 'The situation doesn't really change; the mindset doesn't really change. I just try to be the same guy every day.' The Cardinals, who now sit at a season-best four games over .500, are clicking on all sides of the ball. Their win Monday was arguably their most commanding yet. But what has really encouraged the organization during this exciting stretch is that a different player is fueling each win. Monday night was Leahy's turn, and similar to how he has navigated every other challenge so far, he aced it.
