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Shiseido makes plans for China

By Sarah ChenChina
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Shiseido reinforces the regional headquarters system that oversees the business in China as of January 1, 2019. Moving towards the achievement of its medium-to-long-term strategy, VISION 2020, Shiseido will evolve further to ”Be a Global Winner with Our Heritage” by ensuring sustainable growth in the significantly growing Chinese market.

Under the new system, Shiseido will reinforce the brand business structure in the China region and its supporting corporate functional structure in order to enhance brand appeal to Chinese consumers and strengthen market execution.

As to the Brands Business, the management function of the Prestige Brands business in the China region and the CMO function of Cosmetics Brands & Personal Care Brands will be established. Furthermore, the strategic alliance with emerging e-commerce platform companies in the China region will be strengthened under direct control of the CEO of the China region.

At the same time, Shiseido will proactively support the business strategy and reinforce the corporate functional structure aiming to improve its organizational capability to ensure sustainable business growth.

Shiseido will continue leading growth through the acquisition of greater competitiveness of the Chinese business and by reviewing the organizational structure to optimize functions for all areas and market characteristics around the world.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the primary objective of Shiseido's new regional headquarters system in China?

A.

The main goal is to ensure sustainable growth within the Chinese market and enhance brand appeal to local consumers. This move supports Shiseido's broader VISION 2020 strategy, aiming to evolve the company into a global winner using its heritage.

Q.

Which specific brand management functions are being established under the new system?

A.

The new system will establish a management function for Prestige Brands and a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) function for Cosmetics Brands and Personal Care Brands within the China region. This aims to strengthen the brand business structure.

Q.

How will Shiseido enhance its e-commerce strategy in China?

A.

Shiseido plans to strengthen strategic alliances with emerging e-commerce platform companies specifically in the China region. These alliances will operate under the direct control of the CEO for the China region, boosting market execution.

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