[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E373-E374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING THE WORK AND DEDICATION OF CAROL HAMILTON

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2025

  Mr. LIEU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the work and dedication 
of Carol Hamilton, who is retiring on May 1, 2025, from her role as 
Group President for Acquisitions, Business Development, and West Coast 
Headquarters at L'Oreal. Carol has been a business leader and a 
champion of philanthropic causes for decades.

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  Carol started her career at L'Oreal in 1984, joining the Consumer 
Products Division as Marketing Director for L'Oreal Paris in the United 
States. She continued to foster her passion and built the L'Oreal 
flagship brand from a small indie brand in the 80's into the No. 1 
global beauty brand worldwide, behind the iconic phrase ``Because I'm 
Worth It.''
  In 2008, Carol transitioned from mass to the world of luxury beauty, 
taking the helm as U.S. President of L'Oreal Luxe. During her tenure, 
Lancome became the No. 1 luxury beauty brand in the U.S., surpassing 
the established market leader.
  Alongside her acquisition role, in 2020, Carol was charged with a new 
responsibility: the creation of and leadership over L'Oreal USA's new 
corporate office in El Segundo, California, which brought L'Oreal's 
west coast brands under one roof for the first time.
  Beyond her professional achievements, Carol has been a tireless 
champion for women's empowerment and philanthropic causes. In 2009, she 
spearheaded the Armani Acqua for Life program with UNICEF and 
subsequently joined both the National Board and New York Regional 
Board. In 2013, Carol created the Women in Power course in gender 
equality for L'Oreal executives with the Harvard Women's Leadership 
Board.
  With retirement, Carol will have the time to continue doing what she 
loves: travel around the world with her husband Rodney, gardening, and 
spend time with her cats, Rosie and Elvis.

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