Puig has named Jose Manuel Albesa CEO, effective today. Marc Puig, currently Chairman and CEO, will continue as Executive Chairman of Puig.
Marc Puig will work with Albesa on the company’s vision, while focusing on M&A strategy.
Albesa is currently Deputy CEO and Beauty and Fashion President, with responsibility for Puig’s global operations and business performance. He joined Puig in 1998 and has held senior leadership roles across brand development, marketing and operations.
With the appointment, Puig separates the roles of chairman and CEO, which it says is in line with best practices for major listed companies.
At Puig’s Annual General Meeting in May 2026, Albesa will be proposed as a member of Puig’s board of directors.
The company also named Miquel Angel Serra as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Joan Albiol, who has been in the position since 2009. Albiol will remain Secretary to the board of directors with Legal and M&A functions continue reporting to him. Albiol will continue to report to Marc Puig.
Serra was previously Vice President, Corporate Controlling & Investor Relations. He will report to Albesa.