Born in French Guinea, as a very young child, Philippe Hennessy, along with his family, moved to France. Humorously, his sales and marketing orientation became apparent early on at the age of four when he constantly negotiated his toys, his mother’s make-up and any other item he could sell for profit to friends or neighbors. As the years progressed, he studied extensively and only after obtaining an engineering degree from University De St. Eloi in Marseille (France) did he experience a reawakening which brought his interests back to his childhood orientation of sales and marketing. His technical background, charismatic personality and charm all served him well and opened impressive corporate doors as well as some valuable opportunities. He applied his energy, discipline and experience and soon progressed within the corporate sector. From 3M France to 3M Italy, Philippe offered newfound strategies, techniques and record-breaking sales. He then served as the Sales & Marketing Engineer for AT&T International. Having worked for such corporate giants, it is no wonder he then went on to represent a French skincare company within the aesthetic market at that time, and made it the number one in the United States.
For four years, he dedicated his strength and effort towards the expansion and progression of that company. However, there was a plan…a dream and hope of one day creating, developing and operating his own skincare company. A skincare company unlike any other, with the ability to fully service the aesthetic professional and also to provide the end-user absolute product and treatment excellence. Thus came the conceptualization, creation and launching of the Pevonia Botanical Skin, Body and Spa Care Line. Now Philippe had achieved his dream and every waking moment was dedicated to the expansion of Pevonia on a global scale. Today, Pevonia is the world’s leading face, body and spa care line and continues to expand with incredible momentum. Philippe served on the EMDA Board of Directors as one of the founding members. However, due to time pressures and the inability to devote the appropriate time and effort necessary for serving as a positive contributor, he resigned his seat on the EDMA Board.
He has always tried to do above and beyond that which is expected of him, and proved it when he became the initial liaison between EMDA and legal counsel which served to amend Florida legislation which did not permit for aestheticians to perform body treatments. As a result of Philippe’s direct involvement, new legislation was passed and today, Florida esthetician’s can effectively treat a client’s face and body. With nearly thirty years of combined sales and marketing experience, Philippe now proudly handles all aspects of sales and marketing for Pevonia Botanical Skin, Body and Spa Care.
Today, Pevonia is a leader and innovator within the market and continues to take immense steps towards the education of the aesthetic professional plus the global expansion of skincare excellence. With over 300 employees worldwide, Pevonia has accomplished what Philippe has always accomplished within his personal and professional life—far exceeding any and all previous expectations.
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