Sephora taps Xia Ding as managing director of Greater China

She will report directly to Alia Gogi, the president of Sephora Asia.

Beauty retailer Sephora has announced the appointment of Xia Ding as the managing director of Greater China. 

Based in Shanghai, Ding will report directly to Alia Gogi, the president of Sephora Asia.

"Xia Ding is a quintessential leader with a wealth of experience in running businesses, digital transformations, and strategic business development,” said Gogi.

“I am confident that her skills set, knowledge of brick & mortar retail, expertise in digital and e-commerce, as well as her proven track record in building and sustaining profitable business will take Sephora Greater China into its next phase of growth and success,” she added.

Prior to joining Sephora, Ding worked at HanesBrands Inc., Nielsen, JD.com, and Nike, holding various leadership roles in strategy, retail, and e-commerce.

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"I am thrilled to join Sephora at a time where the prestige beauty market in China is at the cusp of its next phase of growth,” said Ding. “Sephora's allure lies in its powerful curation capabilities, strong culture anchored in purpose and DE&I, and an incredible ability to offer beauty enthusiasts an ever-evolving retail experience.”

Sephora operates approximately 3,000 stores in 35 markets worldwide and recently launched innovative retail concepts in Shanghai and Wuhan.