04/21/2023
Friends of Franz Podcast S2 E17: Hair We Are Today with Olaplex CEO JuE Wong
According to a report by Yale University, a person's hair and hairstyle impact not only our self-image but also the impression of others about us. Throughout the decades, society and media have inculcated the image of "perfect hair" as free-flowing, shiny, and tangle-free. However, this is definitely a false presentation of the realities of hair. The American Hair Research Society explains that an array of hair disorders and issues plague the nation, including hair loss (such as autoimmune alopecia areata and stress-derived telogen effluvium) and hair shaft defects (fragile hair, frizziness, coarseness, split ends).
We are joined today by JuE Wong, the CEO and President of OLAPLEX since 2020, a global senior executive, and a transformative beauty industry leader. Born and raised in Singapore, JuE received her BA in International Economics and Political Science from The Australian National University in 1987 with an exchange scholarship at UCLA. Throughout the years, she has then progressed to be the revolutionary Global Director and President of brands such as Elizabeth Arden, Moroccanoil, Obagi, StriVectin, Astral Brands, Murad, Perricone MD, ZO Skin Health, and PepsiCo. With all her experience, she also serves as the Board Member for companies like the American Heart Association, YMCA of Greater New York, Committee of 200 (C200), and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW). She has been recently listed on Forbes 5o Over 50 and has been awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year, the Beauty Independent Beacon Award for Brand Builder of the Year, and the Innocos Leader of Change.
JuE Wong
BS: The Australian National University (1987) - International Economics and Political Science
Exchange Scholarship: UCLA (1986) - Political Science, Economics
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Executive Board Member: OLAPLEX Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) (since 2020)
Corporate Board Director and Advisory Board Member: Kyra Beauty, Singapore (since 2019), The NPD Group (since 2019), Mila Moursi Advanced Skin Care, Los Angeles, CA (since 2018), Versicolor Technologies, USA (since 2018)
Previous: President/Executive Team: Elizabeth Arden (2015-2017)
Previous: Global CEO/Executive Board Director: Astral Brands (2009-2012), CEO/Executive Board Member: StriVectin (2012-2015), Moroccanoil (2017-2019)
Previous: Vice President/Executive Board Member: Murad (2002-2006), Perricone MD (2006-2008), ZO Skin Health, Inc. (2008-2010)
Previous: Director: PepsiCo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and New York City (1995-1998)
Trade Board Memberships: Committee of 200 (C200) (since 2015), Women's Forum of New York (since 2015), Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) (since 2015), Personal Care Products Council (2015-2017), American Heart Association (2010-2012), YMCA of Greater New York (2012-2017), Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) (2012-2015)
Awards: Forbes: 50 Over 50 (2022), Beauty Independent Beacon Award: Brand Builder of the Year (2021), Innocos: Leader of Change (2020), Yotpo: Amazing Women in E-Commerce (2019), Pinnacle Award: Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business (2018), Glossy Award: Best in Show- Elizabeth Arden (2017), Keynote: The Economist, Singapore (2016), TJ Martell Foundation: Women of Influence Honoree (2015), Stevie Award: Female Executive of the Year (2014), AABDC: Top 50 Asian Americans in Business (2013), Ernst and Young: Entrepreneur of the Year Award Top 3 Finalist (2012), Little Pink Book: Top 10 Women in Business (2011)
As seen in: Forbes, The New York Times, FOX News, Business Insider, MSNBC, Today Online, DailyMail, WWD, ADWeek, Glossy, Beauty Packaging, Cosmetics Business, The Business of Fashion