Barentz Appoints Erin McCusker Product Manager—Personal Care

Jan 31st, 2022

Erin McCusker will oversee product development and strategy across the United States within Barentz’ North American Personal Care vertical.

Erin McCusker will oversee product development and strategy across the United States within Barentz’ North American Personal Care vertical.

Barentz has announced that Erin McCusker is advancing to the role of product manager–personal care, after joining the company in 2016 as a personal care specialist and account manager. McCusker will oversee product development and strategy across the United States within Barentz’ North American Personal Care vertical.

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During McCusker’s time as personal care specialist and account manager for Barentz, she covered accounts in the Northeast, including Estee Lauder and Sun Dial. Prior to joining Barentz, McCusker held several account manager positions at Univar.

Jean-Luc Joye, vice president, principal management—personal care, Barentz, said, “We are very pleased to promote Erin McCusker as product manager North America. Erin will be instrumental in delivering the growth of strategic product lines with Barentz’s key principle partners.”

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