As the year draws to a close, the iconic British hair-and-scalp-care brand Philip Kingsley is looking to the future, with the appointment of Joseph Scott Grigsby as its new chief executive officer. Grigsby joins Philip Kingsley from Virtue, a highly regarded premium haircare brand.
Founded over 60 years ago and rooted in trichology (the science of the hair and scalp), Philip Kingsley pioneered a holistic approach to haircare. It trailblazed the ‘skinification’ of hair decades before the rest of the market caught up. Its multi-award-winning products include Elasticizer, the first ever pre-shampoo hair mask. Philip Kingsley’s world-renowned trichology clinics in London and New York offer expert consultations and bespoke treatments for all manner of hair and scalp conditions. Its retail products deliver transformative results across the hair health, hair loss and scalp care categories.
Grigsby brings a wealth of brand-building insight to Philip Kingsley, with over 25 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. He was a founding member of Estée Lauder’s EMEA Corporate Innovation team, and held leading roles in marketing, sales, innovation and retail for Sephora EU and L’Oreal. Notably, Grigsby started his career at Wella US, growing an early interest in and understanding of hair care. He most recently spearheaded international expansion at Virtue.
Grigsby is excited to scale and innovate during this new era at Philip Kingsley, while remaining authentic to the core values of the legendary, family-owned British brand.
Grigsby says: “I am deeply honoured to lead such an iconic brand at this pivotal moment. Philip Kingsley has been a pioneer in the hair and scalp sector for over 60 years, consistently providing expertise, advice and solutions for our clients. As we continue to experience phenomenal growth in this category, our team remains committed to upholding the personal legacy of Philip Kingsley”.
Anabel Kingsley, brand president and consultant trichologist at Philip Kingsley, says: “Joseph brings exceptional leadership and experience in the global beauty and cosmetic industry, particularly in the hair category. His expertise in marketing, innovation, retail, and international expansion, combined with his passion for brand building, will be invaluable as we continue to scale globally.
“My father Philip Kingsley was a pioneer in hair and scalp health. Our mission is to uphold his legacy of trust, expertise, and care – while continuing to formulate cutting-edge products for our customers. With Joseph at the helm, I’m confident we will accelerate our growth and further strengthen our position as the leaders in trichology, bringing our proven solutions to even more people around the world.”
