Philip Kingsley appoints new CEO to assist ‘global scaling’

British haircare scalpcare brand Philip Kingsley has appointed Joseph Scott Grigsby its new chief executive officer, joining from premium haircare brand Virtue this month.

Grigsby brings a “wealth of brand-building insight” to Philip Kingsley, with over 25 years’ experience in the beauty and wellness industry.

He was a founding member of Estée Lauder’s EMEA Corporate Innovation team, and held leading roles in marketing, sales, innovation and retail for Sephora EU and L’Oréal. He most recently spearheaded international expansion at Virtue.  

Anabel Kingsley, brand president and consultant trichologist at Philip Kingsley, said: “Joseph brings exceptional leadership and experience in the global beauty and cosmetic industry, particularly in the hair category. His expertise in marketing, innovation, retail, and international expansion, combined with his passion for brand building, will be invaluable as we continue to scale globally.

“My father Philip Kingsley was a pioneer in hair and scalp health. Our mission is to uphold his legacy of trust, expertise, and care – while continuing to formulate cutting-edge products for our customers. With Joseph at the helm, I’m confident we will accelerate our growth and further strengthen our position as the leaders in trichology, bringing our proven solutions to even more people around the world.”

Grigsby added: “I am deeply honoured to lead such an iconic brand at this pivotal moment. Philip Kingsley has been a pioneer in the hair and scalp sector for over 60 years, consistently providing expertise, advice and solutions for our clients. As we continue to experience phenomenal growth in [our] category, our team remains committed to upholding the personal legacy of Philip Kingsley”.