PZ Cussons PLC is a consumer products group with a portfolio of well-established personal care, beauty and home care brands. The company’s flagship offerings include Imperial Leather soap, Carex hand washes, Sanctuary spa and bath products, and the St. Tropez self-tanning range. In addition to these core lines, PZ Cussons markets a variety of hair and skincare products under regional and global labels designed to appeal to diverse consumer segments.
Founded in the United Kingdom in 1884 through the partnership of George Paterson and George Zochonis, the business expanded over the 20th century through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 1975 the company adopted the PZ Cussons name and broadened its product scope to include electrical appliances, food ingredients and home fragrance offerings. While personal and home care remain at the heart of its operations, the group has periodically diversified into adjacent consumer categories.
Today, PZ Cussons serves markets in Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. It operates manufacturing sites in the UK, Nigeria and Indonesia, and maintains distribution networks across its core territories. The group has a particularly strong presence in West Africa, where several of its brands are household names. In Australia and parts of Asia, PZ Cussons has built market share through targeted brand partnerships and local product adaptations.
PZ Cussons is led by Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Myers, supported by a board of directors with international consumer goods experience. The management team focuses on innovation in product formulation, packaging sustainability and digital marketing to drive brand engagement. Moving forward, the company aims to leverage its heritage of over a century in consumer care products while expanding in high-growth emerging markets.
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