OH: Cosmetic Company Orveon to Open Corporate Office in Columbus, Creating 150 Jobs

Orveon Global US LLC, a newly formed corporation housing three iconic beauty brands (bareMinerals, Laura Mercier and Buxom), will open an extension of its corporate office in Columbus, creating 150 new jobs.
 
Headquartered in New York City, Orveon is expanding its footprint in partnership with the City of Columbus as it looks to attract top talent across a range of skillsets and backgrounds. The office will begin hiring immediately for positions in financial planning and analysts, legal, supply chain, digital and visual asset management, human resources, marketing and more.
 
“As Orveon scales its operations in the U.S., we look forward to helping to grow the booming ecosystem of global companies in Columbus,” said Orveon CEO Pascal Houdayer. “We are seeking skilled talent and expertise with a passion for a new type of beauty with strong sustainability purpose, and we are confident we can find that team in Columbus as we build our new office.”

Orveon was formed after Boston-based private equity firm Advent International acquired the brands from Japanese cosmetics conglomerate Shiseido in December 2021. The company also has regional headquarters in London and Tokyo, and selected 343 North Front Street in Columbus for its new office after a nationwide search. Focused primarily on the prestige cosmetics and skincare categories, Orveon has exciting growth plans for its portfolio of brands and business.
 
“The beauty of investing in Columbus means Orveon joins a deep retail sector with decades of expertise, as well as an underlying hunger to innovate and welcome a new class of companies to the City,” said City of Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. “This investment demonstrates our ability to sustain our diversified economy, and Orveon's new location puts them near top-notch tech companies, finance startups and breweries, as well as Downtown’s art and culture institutions.”

The Columbus Region economy boasts a highly-diversified base of companies, with no industry accounting for more than 18% of employment. Home to some of the world’s most recognizable brands, from Abercrombie & Fitch to Nationwide, as well as innovative small businesses and top-ranked educational and research institutions, the Columbus Region offers a stable environment for companies looking to grow in a variety of sectors. The City of Columbus is located in Franklin County, which is home to an estimated 1,316,756 residents. 
 
“With locations in some of the world’s most impactful markets, including London and Tokyo, Orveon Global’s decision to open a new site in Columbus is evidence of Ohio’s competitiveness as a viable, international location in a covid-callibrated economy,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “This investment helps strengthen Orveon’s brands worldwide with talent from Ohio while bringing 150 new jobs to the Columbus Region.”