Retail
10 Sephora buyers
These ten current and former Sephora buyers have held buyer and category roles at Sephora in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. A reader can learn how buyers work at Sephora from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10André R.
LinkedInExperience: Senior Category Manager Skincare & Haircare - Germany, Switzerland & Nordics · Sephora
Senior Category Manager Skincare & Haircare - Germany, Switzerland & Nordics at Sephora since January 2024. At Sephora they were also Senior E-Retail Category & Key Account Manager (2022–2023) and Senior Category Manager - Germany -Selective Brands (2019–2022), and their profile lists Commercial Manager EMEA at Too Faced Cosmetics (2018–2019).
Caroline Michelesi
LinkedInExperience: Skincare Category Manager · Sephora
Skincare Category Manager at Sephora since April 2023, a role their profile places in Paris, and Makeup Category Manager Intern at Sephora in 2018. Their profile also lists Health Beauty and Baby National Buyer/ Category Manager at ALDI France (2020–2023) and Retail Consultant at BearingPoint (2019–2020).
Elise Hertzog
LinkedInExperience: Skincare Buyer · Sephora
Skincare Buyer at Sephora since July 2026, with a profile based in the Paris region. Their profile also lists International Merchandising Operations Associate at Ralph Lauren (2025–2026), Purchasing project manager at Puig (2022–2024) and Project Buyer (Accessories & Objects) at Cartier (2021–2022).
Felicity Rew
LinkedInExperience: Senior Category Manager S Brands · Sephora
Senior Category Manager S Brands at Sephora since July 2026, in a profile that describes category management at Sephora UK. At Sephora they were also Senior Category Manager Skincare (2024–2026), Category Manager Skincare (2023–2024), Commercial Development Manager (2022–2023) and Buyer, Skincare, Body, Sun & Tan (2022).
Joanna Tether
LinkedInExperience: Senior Category Manager Skincare · Sephora
Senior Category Manager Skincare at Sephora since May 2025, in a profile that names Sephora UK. At Sephora they were also Category Manager Makeup (2023–2025) and Buyer Makeup & Fragrance (2021–2023), and their profile lists Assistant Buyer roles at ASOS.com (2018–2021) and Harrods (2016–2018).
Kearstyn (Blackwell) Bryant
LinkedInExperience: Senior Merchant, Skincare - Sephora @ Kohl's · Sephora
Senior Merchant, Skincare - Sephora @ Kohl's at Sephora since April 2024, with a profile headline of Director of Merchandising, Skincare & Hair, S@K. They were also Merchant, Skincare - Sephora at Kohl's at Sephora (2021–2024), and their profile lists Buyer - Boys, Canada at Old Navy (2020–2021).
Michèle Ho
LinkedInExperience: Senior Category Manager · Sephora
Senior Category Manager at Sephora since July 2026, with a profile based in Düsseldorf, Germany, and Category Manager there from April to June 2026. Their profile also lists Head of Buying (2019–2021) and Senior Buyer (2017–2019) at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH EUROPE GMBH.
Seema Uddin
LinkedInExperience: Category Manager (Buyer) Haircare & Fragrance · Sephora
Category Manager (Buyer) Haircare & Fragrance at Sephora since May 2023, a role based in London. Their profile also lists Harvey Nichols roles as Junior Buyer Sunglasses and Kidswear (2023), Junior Buyer Menswear & Sunglasses (2020–2023) and Junior Buyer - Sunglasses & Beyond Beauty (2017–2023).
Sophia Ghwedar
LinkedInExperience: Senior Category Manager - Makeup · Sephora
Senior Category Manager - Makeup at Sephora since April 2026, a role their profile describes as covering makeup for Sephora UK. Their profile also lists Senior Buyer Cosmetics & Haircare (2024–2026) and Buyer - Beauty (All Categories) (2022–2024) at Cult Beauty, and Senior Buyer - Beauty at VGL Group (2021–2022).
Thaïs Moser
LinkedInExperience: Senior Category Manager Skincare Europe · Sephora
Senior Category Manager Skincare Europe at Sephora since June 2025, with a profile based in Paris. They were also Category Manager Skincare Europe at Sephora (2024–2025), and their profile lists Channel & Portfolio Strategy Manager (2023–2024) and Global Channel & Portfolio Senior Analyst (2021–2024) at Coty.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's category and market, such as makeup in the UK or skincare in Europe, to the question you want to ask, since buyers know their own categories and countries best. Check whether the role is current or past, because the work in a category can change over time.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a beauty category manager divide time between assortment planning, working with brands and reviewing results?
- 02How does category management at a beauty retailer differ between countries or regions?
- 03How do buyers at a beauty retailer plan the assortment for a store partnership program?
Reaching Sephora buyers
How can I contact one of these Sephora buyers?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 1 company: Sephora, based on profile data retrieved on October 13, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach Sephora buyers?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
Can an AI agent ask one of these Sephora buyers a question?
Yes. An agent with a USDC wallet on Base can ask one question without an Instant Expert account. It names the person, for example by the LinkedIn URL on this page, and pays per ask over x402 (HTTP 402). The person answers in writing or by voice note, and if nobody answers within 7 days, the payment goes back to the wallet automatically. x402 docs
About this directory
This is a professional research starting point based on business profile data retrieved on . Titles and companies reflect that source snapshot; roles marked former had ended by then. Check the linked profiles for current details. Inclusion does not imply Instant Expert membership or availability.
Request a correction or removal