Coty Inc. announced the appointment of Ms. Catia Cesari as SVP of Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, effective February 1, 2014. Ms. Cesari will join the company's Executive committee and report jointly to CEO, Michele Scannavini and CFO, Patrice de Talhouët. Ms. Cesari brings 20 years of successful experience in M&A to the company. Ms. Cesari will replace Mr. Peter Shaefer who will lead special cross-functional projects, reporting to Mr. Scannavini.

In her previous role as Chief Mergers & Acquisitions and Human Capital Officer at Labelux Group.