Carol Zhou

SVP, Business Innovations & Investments, China Shiseido

Carol leads Shiseido China’s Innovation & Investment Office, driving the group’s expansion into new growth sectors such as inner beauty, wellness, and medical aesthetics. She oversees both new business incubation and strategic investments that shape Shiseido’s future portfolio in China. 

She also serves as General Manager of Ziyue, Shiseido’s corporate venture fund in China, identifying and partnering with high-growth companies to accelerate innovation and create cross-brand synergies. 

Before joining Shiseido, Carol held senior management roles at Unilever, Burberry, L’Oréal, Amway, and Marriott, leading global strategy, innovation, and brand marketing across multiple regions. She holds a degree from NYU’s Stern School of Business and an MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.