Nathalie Gerschtein

CEO USA and President North America at Haleon | Member of Haleon’s Executive Committee | Board Experience

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

“Life isn’t about avoiding the storm or waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Those words capture the spirit of my career journey across various roles and continents. 23 years ago, I started working for L'Oréal - the world's leading beauty company - and had diverse opportunities to grow the business in various markets around the world. Now leading an amazing, energetic team who inspires me daily, together we democratize the best of beauty across our diverse portfolio of brands and product categories throughout North America, activating game-changing consumer initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic organization. I combine strategic and operational expertise and am devoted to inspiring multi-cultural teams. Connecting with people and creating human connections across L’Oréal and our fascinating beauty industry energizes me - it's about gaining insights and unleashing human magic. It's the joy of mentoring, coaching, and growing high-performing teams. Besides being a beauty enthusiast, I'm committed to elevating women in the workplace and empowering the next generation. Whether it's sharing career advice with college and MBA students or connecting with our DE&I affinity groups. I'm also a strong advocate for pay equity, gender equity, and investing in women in STEM because we're all worth it. As a board member for DermTech, a public American biotech company, I work with the board and the leadership to transform lives through the genomic revolution in skin health. Personally, I'm a French native and world citizen. I’m also a proud wife and working mom who is devoted to family and committed to career. It's my mission to set an example for my daughter that women can break through any barriers to pursue their dreams and succeed! I'm a lifelong learner and explorer who loves to travel. When I’m not traveling around the globe, I like to discover every corner of New York that I’ve been calling my home since 2018. I graduated from the HEC School of Management in Paris (#1 European business school according to the Financial Times), have an MBA in Business Strategy from the London Business School (#2 best European MBA program according to the Financial Times) and have completed several INSEAD executive leadership programs.

Experience

  • CEO USA and President North America I Member of the executive committee at Haleon
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Member Board of Directors – Consumer Healthcare Products Association at CHPA
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    CHPA is the leading U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of consumer healthcare products, including over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices. As a BOD, we help shape the strategic direction of the U.S. consumer health industry, advocate for responsible self-care, and support policies that expand access to safe and effective healthcare solutions for American consumers.

  • Member Board of Directors at CEW
    Mar 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW) is a non-profit, international organization of 9,000+ thought leaders, and trendsetters in the beauty and wellness industry with diverse backgrounds at leading brands, indies, retailers, fragrance houses, media outlets, and suppliers. Our mission is to inform, connect and promote people in this industry so they feel empowered to create and build in bold new ways.

  • L'Oréal (22 yrs 10 mos)
    • President of L’Oréal Consumer Products Division, North America
      Apr 2022 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • President of L’Oréal Consumer Products Division, USA
      Mar 2019 - Apr 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • President Maybelline Garnier Essie USA
      Jul 2018 - Feb 2019 · 8 mos

  • Member Board of Directors at DermTech
    Oct 2021 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    American biotech company specializing in dermatology.