Jessica Alba arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 10 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo/Evan Agostini/Invision/ AP
jessica alba She made a shocking career announcement – she's taking a step back from the sustainable lifestyle business. honest company.
According to reports, the former actress said in a press release on Tuesday that she will step down as the brand's chief creative officer, but will remain on the board of directors and help guide the company's future growth. did. Page 6.
“When I founded The Honest Company, I set out to change the consumer products industry, and I'm proud to say we've done just that,” Alba said in a release. “Honest was a true labor of love for me. It showed me what's possible when you infuse purpose into your business.”
“It was never an easy time to make this decision, but I know I have a leadership team in place to advance my founding vision and protect Honest's reputation as an industry changer. ” she said.
“With this move, I look forward to shifting my focus to new projects and passions and contributing to the company's success in my role on the Board.”
of honey The actress founded The Honest Company in 2012, with environmental awareness and transparency at its core. After she announced record profits for the business in the fourth quarter of 2023, she revealed her reasons for deciding to step down from her role.
Alba posted several photos from her time working at The Honest Company with touching captions, including a snap of her standing on top of boxes in a warehouse and a photo of her speaking at the Nasdaq in 2011. shared. This was a breakthrough moment for the founders — in 2021.
The Honest Company sells a variety of products including baby products, beauty care, clothing, and household products.
In an Instagram post, Alba expressed how grateful he is for his time at the company and thanked the people he worked with during his time as the company's founder.
“Building 'Honest' has truly been a labor of love. From the first concept book I pitched to my friends in 'Mommy and Me' class, to sitting with my family and ringing the Nasdaq bell, this journey has been a once-in-a-lifetime journey. It was a journey that existed only in my wildest dreams. ” she said. Shared.
She concluded her post by thanking the Honest team for their “unwavering commitment” to the brand's vision and customers for their continued support.
“Thank you for showing me that women who take unconventional paths in business can help lead movements for good,” she wrote.
of fantastic four She also shared two quotes from actress and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
The first quote read, “Never let someone who doesn't have the authority to say yes say no.” A second message read: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of dreams.”
While sitting down for an interview with CNBC in 2022 (which at the time valued The Honest Company at approximately US$550 million (approximately $920 million)), Alba revealed that she started the brand with her children. Compared to having.
“It actually reminds me a lot of parenting. Just when you think you have it figured out, something completely different happens.” [happens]”I was like, 'Oh, okay, here we go,'” she confessed.
“I had to let go of my desire to control the process,” she added.
“I learned a lot about the power of teamwork and being able to support other people and the greater good. Although the core of the idea and vision is very clear, [knowing that] The way you get there is different every time. ”
Alba has three children, Honor, 15, Haven, 12, and Hayes, six, with her husband, film producer Cash Warren.
