Jean-Charles has over 25 years experience in the cosmetics and luxury goods industries, the last 15 of which have been with The Estée Lauder Companies in several pivotal roles. He commenced working with Estée Lauder Companies in South Korea as General Manager of the affiliate and subsequently moved on to be General Manager of Clinique in Japan, followed by GM of Darphin in France.

In his present role he is responsible for the ELC Travel Retailing business in Europe, Middle East and Africa which has expanded substantially and delivered year on year sales growth during his tenure. Jean-Charles is well travelled and has lived and worked in France, UK, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore.