Erin Shaffner

CFO UK & Ireland, L’Oréal

Erin Schaffner is a distinguished financial executive and strategic business leader with over two decades of experience across the luxury, consumer packaged goods, and communications sectors. Currently serving as the CFO for L'Oréal UK and Ireland, she oversees the company’s multi-division portfolio and leads the Finance, Data, and Indirect Purchasing communities.  Pervious to her current role, she served as the Senior Vice President, CFO for the Luxury Division in the USA, where she played a key role in several brand acquisitions and a complete go-to-market strategy restructuring. Known for her analytical prowess, strong communication skills, and ability to drive results, Erin has a proven track record of developing talent and serving as a critical partner to executive leadership.  She also serves as the co-executive sponsor for L’Oreal UK and Ireland’s Ethnicity and Multicultural Employee Resource Group.  Outside of work, Erin enjoys travel, Pilates, rowing, and horse riding.  She also serves on the board of the Women’s Refugee Commission based in Washington, DC. 

Why are you involved with The Fragrance Foundation UK?

Fragrance is a dynamic and complex business.  With such huge growth potential and amazing new entrants to the space each year, I am thrilled to be part of this group to help shape the future of the industry and work with such talented people.

Why do you love Fragrance?

Fragrance can transport you – a single scent can remind you of a memory, a dream destination or even a specific time in your life.  But my favourite part of fragrance is how it makes you feel when you wear it – putting on a scent makes you feel confident, put together, sophisticated, and empowered.

What is your Scent Memory?

Growing up I rode horses and the smell of hay and horses still brings me back to these happy carefree days.