Beatrice Ballini

About Beatrice Ballini

Beatrice Ballini is a seasoned independent director and business advisor known for her expertise in governance, retail, luxury, and corporate transformation. She joined Coty Inc.’s Board of Directors in September 2019, at a time when the company was strengthening its governance framework as part of its broader strategic turnaround. At Coty, she became Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee in June 2020 and was later appointed Lead Independent Director on July 16, 2025. She stepped down from Coty’s Board effective immediately on March 18, 2026. Prior to Coty, Ballini built an international career at the intersection of board advisory, strategy consulting, and operating leadership. She was a senior member of Russell Reynolds Associates’ Retail Practice and played a leading role in the firm’s Board and CEO Advisory Partners group, advising on CEO succession, board composition, and family business matters. Her earlier operating experience includes serving as CEO of a Milan-based men’s apparel manufacturer, followed by investment banking work at Goldman Sachs in New York in mergers and acquisitions, and consulting roles at Bain & Co. in London and Boston. This combination gives her a broad perspective on growth strategy, governance, retail, and organizational performance. At Coty, her contribution was closely tied to executive compensation oversight, director nominations, and the company’s transformation agenda. As Lead Independent Director, she helped balance the relationship between the board, management, and shareholders, with a strong focus on governance quality and accountability. Her Franco-Italian background, coupled with deep experience in family enterprises and global consumer businesses, makes her especially relevant for publicly listed companies operating in brand-driven sectors such as beauty and luxury.