L’ORÉAL Groupe, the world’s leading beauty company based in France, is proud to announce the 45th anniversary celebration of its subsidiary in the region, L’Oréal Caribe. For just over four decades, L’Oréal Caribe has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the beauty and personal care industry in the region, standing out as a benchmark for quality and innovation. As part of this celebration, L’Oréal Caribe unveiled the photo exhibition 45 Women that Move the Caribbean, which recognises and honors the careers of emblematic Caribbean women, who have distinguished themselves in the categories of art and culture, sports, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, innovation and technology, communications, social responsibility, sustainability and education.

“We developed this special initiative that recognises women in the region that we serve, who are an inspiration to others. This project recognises the achievements of Caribbean women who have accelerated female empowerment. What better way to celebrate our journey than by paying tribute to these inspiring women. Through their accomplishments and dedication, they reflect the values of innovation, passion and excellence that we have promoted for 45 years,” said Gilles Delaunay, general manager of L’Oréal Caribe.

45 Women that Move the Caribbean is an initiative that not only celebrates L’Oréal Groupe’s legacy and influence in the region, but also underscores the company’s commitment to equality and inclusion. This project honours women whose work and devotion have had a significant impact in their respective areas and countries. They were nominated by industry members and selected by a diverse panel of judges,

As part of the celebration these women’s trajectories, an exhibition is being held July 11-25 at The Mall of San Juan and will continue at San Patricio Plaza from July 27 to August 26. The objective of this exhibition is to create a space for interaction and inspiration, where the public can delve into the success stories of each of these women and see the impact they have had in their communities and within various professional fields.

L’Oréal Caribe started operations in the Caribbean on July 19, 1979, when it was registered in Puerto Rico’s Cosmair Caribe, Inc. In 2000, it completed the transition to L’Oréal Caribe, under the L’Oréal USA umbrella, now managing 33 international brands, including L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup, Essie, Carol’s Daughter, Lancôme, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Kiehl’s, Urban Decay, among others. Over the years, the company has established a strong presence in the 25 islands served within the region, earning the loyalty of millions of consumers.

“Forty-five years of celebration in the Caribbean is a reflection of the leadership and responsibility of our team. At L’Oréal Caribe, the key to our success has been to have people who are committed to emulating the company’s values, promoting diversity, inclusion, female empowerment, the well-being of our local communities and reaffirming their commitment to sustainability,” concluded Delaunay.

The 45 women are:

ARTS & CULTURE

1. Solymar Vega

2. Deddie Romero

3. Didi Romero

4. Cordelia González

5. Ana Isabelle

6. Calypso Rose

7. María Amalia León

COMMUNICATIONS

8. Erin Croes

9. Sandra Rodríguez Cotto

10. Ivonne Solla Cabrera

11. Luz Nereida Vélez

12. Yizette Cifredo

SPORTS

13. Natya Soodeen

14. Sara Rosario

15. Adriana Díaz

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

16. Akisha Albert

17. Arlene Marrero

18. María del Carmen Rodríguez

19. Gloriann Sacha Antonetty Lebrón

20. Marisol Vega Couto

21. Sofía Jirau González

EDUCATION

22. Dr Keyla Soto Hidalgo

ENTREPENEURSHIP

23. Betty Martínez y Paulina Anchía

24. Cristine Hintz

25. Anaymir “Tuti” Muñoz Grajales

26. Waleska Rivera

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

27. Khandi Gibson

28. Zorimar Betancourt

29. Antonieta Wognum Pieters

30. Nivia Santiago

31. Brenda Torres Barreto

SUSTAINABILITY

32. Kerri-Ann Bovell

33. Saiurys Bonnet

34. Milagros de Camps Germán

35. Elizabeth Padilla

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

36. Dr Melissa Marzán

37. Dr Ingrid Montes Rodríguez

38. Dr Carmen Zorrilla

39. Dr Antonia Coello Novello

40. Dr Marcia Cruz Correa

41. Dr Ana Judith Román García

42. Dr Nilka de Jesús González

43. Dr Camille Wardrop Alleyne

44. Dr Kenira Thompson

45. Dr Marcia Roye