Douglas Group Names Jean-Marc Bellaiche CEO as Van der Laan Retires

The DOUGLAS Group, Europe’s leading premium beauty retailer, has appointed Jean-Marc Bellaiche as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2026. He succeeds Sander van der Laan, who is retiring after a 36-year career in international retail, including four years at the helm of the Dusseldorf-based company. The Supervisory Board of Douglas AG announced the transition, with Chairman Dr. Henning Kreke praising van der Laan’s “outstanding achievements” and expressing confidence that Bellaiche will build on the Group’s progress, focusing on customer-centricity, beauty brand partnerships, and operational excellence.

Bellaiche, a 56-year-old Frenchman, brings extensive experience in luxury and retail. He began his career at Boston Consulting Group, later serving as Senior Vice President at Tiffany & Co. and CEO of Printemps Group. Most recently, he was CEO of Sani/Ikos Group. “I am particularly excited to join the Group at such an important moment in the evolution of the beauty industry,” Bellaiche said, highlighting the company’s omnichannel footprint, loyal customer base, and strong brand relationships across 22 European countries. Van der Laan, who led the company’s transformation into a true omnichannel business and its 2024 stock exchange listing, said the decision to step down was difficult but timely.

The DOUGLAS Group, with commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBE, Parfumdreams, and Niche Beauty, operates around 1,970 stores and generated sales of €4.58 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year. Its strategy “Let it Bloom” centers on superior customer experience and omnichannel growth. For more details, visit the DOUGLAS Group Website.