The 76th Annual Parsons Benefit Honors Artemis Patrick, President and CEO of Sephora North America
The annual celebration of industry leaders and Parsons students will take place on Tuesday, May 20th in New York City
NEW YORK, December 20, 2024 — The New School is pleased to announce that Artemis Patrick, President and CEO of Sephora North America, will be honored at the 76th annual Parsons Benefit. The event honors visionary figures in fashion, business, design, and philanthropy that embody the university’s commitment to creativity, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, and will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in New York City.
The Parsons Benefit is an annual celebration of the transformational role fashion, design and the arts play in today’s world. Artemis Patrick will be presented with The Parsons Table Award, which recognizes individuals who have made a noteworthy impact on the design industry and its influence across beauty and retail by championing social innovation and creativity.
“We are pleased to recognize Artemis Patrick, President and CEO of Sephora North America,” said Yvonne Watson, Executive Dean of Parsons School of Design. “Every year, Parsons seeks to honor leaders who are creating a positive impact within the design industry and the world at large, and Artemis’ work at Sephora reflects those values.”
“I’m incredibly humbled to receive this recognition from Parsons and The New School. Being a part of Sephora and the larger beauty industry, celebrating and cultivating expression, innovation, and creativity is integral to the continued evolution of this beautiful community,” said Artemis Patrick, President and CEO of Sephora North America. “Parsons is leading the way in educating and helping to shape the next generation of creatives and I’m energized for what the future holds and honored to be a part of this journey.”
Parsons, one of the leading art and design schools in the world, hosts the Parsons Benefit each year to present and empower the next generation of fashion designers and to raise instrumental funds for student scholarships. Donors’ generosity through the Benefit supports education that enables students to pursue studies in art, design, liberal arts, music, technology, and social innovation.
Artemis Patrick joins an esteemed list of past honorees. From Donna Karan, Jason Wu, and Vera Wang to LVMH, Olivier Rousteing, and Kehinde Wiley, Pharrell and Rihanna to Sarah Jessica Parker, Tory Burch, and Gucci’s Marco Bizzarri, The New School celebrates the creativity and vision of past, present, and future leaders.
Gena Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer, LVMH Inc. and Mazdack Rassi, Co-Founder of Milk, serve as the Parsons Benefit Co-Chairs. This year’s Parsons Benefit will also include a presentation of student work from the BFA Fashion Design program at Parsons.
About Artemis Patrick
Artemis Patrick is the president and CEO of Sephora North America. She is responsible for developing growth strategies to maintain Sephora’s position as the No. 1 prestige beauty omni-retailer. Artemis is also a member of Sephora’s Global Leadership Team (SLT) and Sephora America’s Operating Committee.
Artemis has a track record as a multifaceted professional, with roots in merchandising, brand building, partnerships, and e-commerce. During her 18 years at Sephora, Artemis has been a consistent leader in several business areas, having served as global merchandising officer for Sephora and chief merchandising officer for Sephora Americas. In these roles, Artemis was responsible for driving Sephora’s product vision and ensuring market leadership through product differentiation. She also served as senior vice president and general manager of Sephora within JCPenney and earlier as the vice president of E-commerce Merchandising for Sephora.com.
Called “the brand whisperer” by her industry peers, Artemis is widely known as a brand builder in beauty and retail, both in the United States and globally. She has helped shape several of Sephora’s groundbreaking categories and collaborations to date, including the company’s expansive partnership with Kohl’s, as well as globally known categories like indie fragrances, inclusive foundation assortments, and clean beauty. A widely appreciated and respected leader, with a passion for innovation and risk taking, Artemis has made a tremendous impact on Sephora’s business around the world.
Artemis has received a number of industry awards, including the Fragrance Foundation Circle of Champions Award, Cosmetic Executive Women’s Achiever Award, City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award, and the National Mother’s Day Committee’s Outstanding Mother of the Year, recognizing exceptional women for successfully building their careers while nurturing their families. She also plays an active role on the Cosmetic Executive Women’s board, supporting and promoting many talented women in the beauty industry.
Artemis received her BA in Economics from the University of California Santa Cruz and University of Madrid Spain and her MBA from San Francisco State University. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and daughter.