London, England, United Kingdom, November 2025 – Philip Kingsley, the globally renowned British hair and scalp health brand, has announced the appointment of Joseph Grigsby as its new Chief Executive Officer. Grigsby joins the company from Virtue Labs, bringing over 25 years of global experience in the beauty and wellness industry, with a proven record of driving innovation, retail excellence, and international expansion for leading names such as Estée Lauder, SEPHORA EU, and L’Oréal.
Anabel Kingsley, Brand President and Consultant Trichologist, welcomed the appointment, describing Grigsby as a leader with “exceptional expertise in marketing, innovation, retail and global brand building.” She added that his appointment represents an important milestone in Philip Kingsley’s mission to accelerate international growth while maintaining its legacy of scientific authority and care.
Before joining Philip Kingsley, Joseph Grigsby served as Vice President and Head of International Sales and Business Development at Virtue Labs, where he led the company’s rapid international expansion across multiple retail channels and global markets. Under his leadership, Virtue achieved double-digit growth and built partnerships with top-tier retailers including Sephora, SpaceNK, John Lewis, Selfridges, and Cult Beauty, strengthening its position in luxury haircare.
Earlier, Grigsby held senior roles at The Estée Lauder Companies, where he was Vice President of Global Marketing & Creative for LAB SERIES Skincare for Men and previously served as Executive Director of Global Marketing for GoodSkin Labs. During his tenure, he drove global innovation, brand development, and creative strategy, contributing significantly to Estée Lauder’s success in men’s skincare.
Prior to that, he served as Responsable Exclusive Brands Europe at SEPHORA (LVMH), overseeing brand and category sourcing across 18 European markets and managing exclusive brand strategies. At L’Oréal, he worked as Group Manager for Lancôme Men’s Skincare and Fragrances, where he led the international launch of Lancôme MEN and Hypnôse Homme.
His early career includes key roles at Wella, Nu Skin Enterprises, and Dow Chemical, giving him a well-rounded perspective on product development, marketing, and commercial operations across the beauty and wellness spectrum. He also led strategic projects at Aramore Skincare and BIBBI Parfum, focusing on global growth and retail innovation.
Joseph Grigsby holds an MBA in International Luxury Brand Management from ESSEC Business School, one of Europe’s leading institutions for global brand leadership. His academic foundation and industry expertise have positioned him as a strategic leader in luxury beauty and wellness.
Philip Kingsley is a pioneering name in hair and scalp health, internationally recognized for its trichological expertise and scientific innovation. Founded by Philip Kingsley, the world’s leading trichologist, the brand’s 55-year heritage is built on the philosophy that “healthy hair is beautiful hair.” With clinics in London and New York, the company combines science and care to deliver personalized treatments and handcrafted haircare solutions.
In 1998, the brand expanded into retail with a line of premium, scientifically formulated haircare products designed to make expert-level hair health accessible to consumers worldwide. Today, Philip Kingsley continues to champion a holistic approach to hair wellness—addressing hydration, nutrition, and scalp health—to help individuals achieve healthy, resilient, and beautiful hair.
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