MECCA Beauty — Mecca Beauty is a prominent Australian beauty retailer founded in 1997 by Jo Horgan. The company offers an extensive range of cosmetics, skincare, and wellness products through over 100 stores across Australia and New Zealand, as well as online platforms. Mecca is known for curating an exclusive edit of more than 200 global brands, aiming to help customers look, feel, and be their best
The market for this leadership
Live MitchelLake intelligence across Consumer / D2C and Oceania.
Adjacent signals across Consumer / D2C
Strategic Hiring · Oceania
Australian Government →Prime Minister Albanese announced creation of an Office of AI within the Prime Minister's Office to coordinate national AI standards and policy, with legislation planned for early 2027. The office will work closely with the Minister and Assistant Minister for Industry.
Leadership Change · Oceania
Initiative →Andrew Cambridge appointed as new CEO of Initiative, replacing Jo McAlister
Strategic Hiring · Oceania
FTI Consulting →FTI Consulting appointed Emmanuel Fages as Senior Economist to strengthen Energy and Utilities Advisory capabilities, focusing on strategy, investment and value creation
Product Launch · Oceania
Canva →Canva has made AI a core business focus with recent launch of Canva AI 2.0, a conversational design platform. Company is actively implementing AI Discovery Week and fostering AI experimentation culture among employees
Partnership · Oceania
Avaloq →Avaloq renewed strategic partnership with BIL Suisse with expanded focus on joint innovation, digital transformation, and enhanced client services for Swiss market
Leadership Change · Oceania
Webjet Group →Webjet Group appointed Nicole Sheffield, former Wesfarmers digital chief, as new CEO