The Body Shop chief executive has stepped down following one year at the helm, with a new boss already lined up.
Charles Denton took on the role at the high street beauty chain in September last year after it was rescued from administration by new owner Auréa.
He will be replaced by executive chairman and one of the investors behind Auréa, Mike Jatania, WWD reported.
Jatania has decades of experience and a record of building consumer brands, and he will be responsible for accelerating The Body Shopâs growth plans.
The leadership change comes after a year of âstabilisation and renewalâ, according to a statement from the retailer.
Denton has been credited for helping The Body Shop rejuvenate and reconnect with its customer base over the past year, but is leaving as this phase of the plan was delivered ahead of time.
Its most recent results for the three months to December 2024, showed it has recorded profits of ÂŁ2m on sales of ÂŁ28m.
Denton said: âIt has been a privilege to help set The Body Shop back on course and to play a part in shaping its revival.
âI want to thank the team for their extraordinary commitment, and I leave knowing the business is in good hands for the journey ahead.â
Jatania added: âThe Body Shop is a brand with an extraordinary pioneering heritage and remarkable potential.
âAs we look ahead to its 50th anniversary, we remain proud of its legacy as a leader and changemaker, and we are excited about the opportunity to carry that energy and ethos into the next phase.
âUnder Charlesâ leadership we have stabilised the business, and we launch into the next chapter from a position of strength.â
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