Sephora

Sephora is a prestige beauty retailer founded in Limoges, France in 1969 and part of LVMH since 1997. It operates a global omnichannel network of more than 3,000 stores alongside its e-commerce platforms, curating over 500 prestige beauty brands across fragrance, make-up, skincare and haircare. The company employs 52,000 people and serves customers in 35 markets.

Technical work at Sephora spans e-commerce, omnichannel retail technology, digital innovation, personalisation, loyalty programme technology and immersive customer experiences. These functions support a loyalty programme that counts 74 million customers and is among the largest in beauty, as well as the Sephora Collection, the company's private-label range of fragrance, make-up, haircare and skincare products.

Sephora's stated mission is to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. The company describes its culture as one of breaking with convention, disruption and innovation, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion and on delivering personalised, immersive experiences across store and digital touchpoints.