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Born | August 14, 1960 |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur; Fortune 500 executive, philanthropist |
Spouse | Laura Slatkin |
Harry Slatkin (born August 14, 1960) is an American businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
The New York Times called him the "king" of home fragrance [1] and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elton John use his home fragrances. [2] As the founder and creative force behind Slatkin & Co, a home fragrance brand, Slatkin is regarded as one of the country's fragrance experts. [3]
A former Bear Stearns director, he created Slatkin & Co in 1992. [4] Launched at Saks Fifth Avenue, the brand was picked up by specialty retailers and international stores.[ citation needed] Fans of the brand including Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Elton John, the Christian Dior company, have contracted with Slatkin to create home fragrance collections. [5][ clarification needed] In 2005, retailer Les Wexner purchased Slatkin & Co. for L Brands. [6] He named Slatkin President of Home Design for Limited Brands as well as President of Slatkin & Co.,[ citation needed] growing the home fragrance business over a billion dollars during his tenure.
Slatkin is an editor at Elle Décor magazine and appears regularly on QVC. [7] He has made guest appearances on networks and shows including CNN, The Martha Stewart Show, [8][ better source needed] Extra TV, E! News, CNBC, ABC [9] and Comedy Central.
In June 2011, Slatkin, with Tommy Hilfiger and the Labelux Group, acquired Belstaff, a British outerwear brand. [10] Slatkin assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. [11] [10] In 2014 he sold his shares back to Labelux.[ citation needed]
Slatkin is the current owner and CEO of Slatkin & Co HomeWorx, Scentworx, Aroma Home, Club 92 and Dwell212 home fragrance and bath and body brands. [12] His products are found in numerous retailers including QVC, Home Depot, Kohls, CVS, and Walmart.
Slatkin and his wife serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations including Autism Speaks, [13] [12] Henry Street Settlement House, [14] and NEXT for Autism, [12] which Slatkin and his wife founded and then built the first charter school for autism in New York State. [15] The Slatkins also partnered with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to open the Center For Autism and the Developing Brain. [16]
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Harry Slatkin | |
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Born | August 14, 1960 |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur; Fortune 500 executive, philanthropist |
Spouse | Laura Slatkin |
Harry Slatkin (born August 14, 1960) is an American businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
The New York Times called him the "king" of home fragrance [1] and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elton John use his home fragrances. [2] As the founder and creative force behind Slatkin & Co, a home fragrance brand, Slatkin is regarded as one of the country's fragrance experts. [3]
A former Bear Stearns director, he created Slatkin & Co in 1992. [4] Launched at Saks Fifth Avenue, the brand was picked up by specialty retailers and international stores.[ citation needed] Fans of the brand including Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Elton John, the Christian Dior company, have contracted with Slatkin to create home fragrance collections. [5][ clarification needed] In 2005, retailer Les Wexner purchased Slatkin & Co. for L Brands. [6] He named Slatkin President of Home Design for Limited Brands as well as President of Slatkin & Co.,[ citation needed] growing the home fragrance business over a billion dollars during his tenure.
Slatkin is an editor at Elle Décor magazine and appears regularly on QVC. [7] He has made guest appearances on networks and shows including CNN, The Martha Stewart Show, [8][ better source needed] Extra TV, E! News, CNBC, ABC [9] and Comedy Central.
In June 2011, Slatkin, with Tommy Hilfiger and the Labelux Group, acquired Belstaff, a British outerwear brand. [10] Slatkin assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. [11] [10] In 2014 he sold his shares back to Labelux.[ citation needed]
Slatkin is the current owner and CEO of Slatkin & Co HomeWorx, Scentworx, Aroma Home, Club 92 and Dwell212 home fragrance and bath and body brands. [12] His products are found in numerous retailers including QVC, Home Depot, Kohls, CVS, and Walmart.
Slatkin and his wife serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations including Autism Speaks, [13] [12] Henry Street Settlement House, [14] and NEXT for Autism, [12] which Slatkin and his wife founded and then built the first charter school for autism in New York State. [15] The Slatkins also partnered with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to open the Center For Autism and the Developing Brain. [16]