New vice president of global communications at Aveda

Estée Lauder’s natural personal care brand, Aveda, has appointed Christopher J Werle to the role of vice president of global communications from March 1.

Werle previously worked for public relations firm Weber Shandwick, where he dealt with brands including Coca-Cola and Microsoft.

Speaking of the appointment, Dominique Conseil, global brand president of the Aveda, Salon and Pharmacy channels, said that Werle’s experience would make him a valuable asset to the company.

“Chris is a masterful communications executive with the winning combination of strategic thinking, extensive high level professional experience and a heartfelt commitment to corporate social responsibility,” said Conseil.