Elizabeth Arden

He will be responsible for all areas of finance and accounting including business planning and analysis.

The appointment follows the planned retirement of Ira J. Lamel as Chief Financial Officer, that was previously announced on September 5, 2012.

Williams Lea is expected to deliver process expertise and strategic sourcing capabilities, which are expected to secure savings and operational efficiencies for Elizabeth Arden.

Top-performing health and beauty aid manufacturers by annual revenue.

Elizabeth Arden Inc. entered into an exclusive longterm global licensing agreement with AEFFE S.p.A. for the development, marketing and distribution of fragrance, cosmetics and skincare products with the international fashion designer Alberta Ferretti.