By Kim Richters

Beiersdorf AG said Thursday it has appointed Grita Loebsack to the company's executive board and that she will take on a newly created position as president of the Nivea brand.

The German maker of personal-care products said Ms. Loebsack's appointment to manage the brand is effective January next year. She is currently chief marketing officer of Essilor at EssilorLuxottica SA, said Beiersdorf.

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