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The Wella Company Appoints Krista McDonough Kubida as Chief Legal Officer

The Wella Company has appointed Krista McDonough Kubida as its Chief Legal Officer, effective June 29, 2026, strengthening its leadership bench across governance and strategy.

Published: Apr 28, 2026 12:28 PM

By Jeanel Alvarado

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The Wella Company Appoints Krista McDonough Kubida as Chief Legal Officer

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The Wella Company has appointed Krista McDonough Kubida as its Chief Legal Officer, effective June 29, 2026, strengthening its leadership bench across governance and strategy. Krista will serve as a key member of the Wella Leadership Team and will be based in New York City.

Career Background Krista joins from Capri Holdings Limited, an NYSE listed global fashion luxury group and home to iconic brands including Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, where she served as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer.

During her nearly 15 year tenure, she was instrumental in driving significant transactions and company wide initiatives, while supporting Capri’s global retail, wholesale, and eCommerce expansion.

Krista began her career as a corporate, capital markets, and securities attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where she advised public companies and private equity clients on complex transactions and securities matters.

Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer,said, “She brings deep expertise across brand and product-led consumer companies, a strong commercial mindset, and extensive experience supporting businesses through periods of evolution…

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