Katrin Hermann is Vice President of Group Assortment at the DOUGLAS Group, Europe’s leading omnichannel destination for premium beauty. She leads the Group’s category strategy across 22 European countries, building distinctive brand portfolios and driving strategic partnerships with beauty brands from around the world. Ms. Hermann is known for combining commercial sharpness with deep consumer insight. She is passionate about shaping the future of premium beauty retail, where curated assortments, immersive experiences, and seamless omnichannel execution create meaningful and lasting customer engagement.
 
With more than 25 years of European experience in beauty, Ms. Hermann has built, scaled, and transformed brands across diverse retail environments. Before joining the DOUGLAS Group, she acted as Country Manager for DACH at Caudalie, where she accelerated the brand’s expansion across pharmacy, specialty retail, and digital channels. Earlier, she spent nearly two decades at L’Oréal in senior leadership roles across Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands, including holding the position of General Manager for the brands Vichy and Roger & Gallet.