Harry Slatkin

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Harry Slatkin
Born (1960-08-14) August 14, 1960 (age 63)
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur; Fortune 500 executive, philanthropist
SpouseLaura Slatkin

Harry Slatkin (born August 14, 1960) is an American businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

The New York Times called him the "king" of home fragrance [1] and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elton John use his home fragrances. [2] As the founder and creative force behind Slatkin & Co, a home fragrance brand, Slatkin is regarded as one of the country's fragrance experts. [3]

A former Bear Stearns director, he created Slatkin & Co in 1992. [4] Launched at Saks Fifth Avenue, the brand was picked up by specialty retailers and international stores.[ citation needed ] Fans of the brand including Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Elton John, the Christian Dior company, have contracted with Slatkin to create home fragrance collections. [5] [ clarification needed ] In 2005, retailer Les Wexner purchased Slatkin & Co. for L Brands. [6] He named Slatkin President of Home Design for Limited Brands as well as President of Slatkin & Co.,[ citation needed ] growing the home fragrance business over a billion dollars during his tenure.

Slatkin is an editor at Elle Décor magazine and appears regularly on QVC. [7] He has made guest appearances on networks and shows including CNN, The Martha Stewart Show , [8] [ better source needed ] Extra TV , E! News , CNBC, ABC [9] and Comedy Central.

In June 2011, Slatkin, with Tommy Hilfiger and the Labelux Group, acquired Belstaff, a British outerwear brand. [10] Slatkin assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. [11] [10] In 2014 he sold his shares back to Labelux.[ citation needed ]

Slatkin is the current owner and CEO of Slatkin & Co HomeWorx, Scentworx, Aroma Home, Club 92 and Dwell212 home fragrance and bath and body brands. [12] His products are found in numerous retailers including QVC, Home Depot, Kohls, CVS, and Walmart.

Slatkin and his wife serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations including Autism Speaks, [13] [12] Henry Street Settlement House, [14] and NEXT for Autism, [12] which Slatkin and his wife founded and then built the first charter school for autism in New York State. [15] The Slatkins also partnered with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons to open the Center For Autism and the Developing Brain. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Green, Penelope, "Accessorizing the Air", The New York Times, October 12, 2006
  2. ↑ "Burning Passion: Hollywood is All Aglow Over Harry Slatkin's Scented Candles", People, June 6, 2005
  3. ↑ Sheftell, Jason, "Making Scents", New York Daily News,December 12, 2008
  4. ↑ Merrick, Amy, "Slatkin's Star Shines at Limited", The Wall Street Journal, April 30, 2007, p.B6
  5. ↑ de la Fuente, Della, "Celebrity-Inspired Candles Spread Scented Star-Power Around Home Scene, Associated Press, September 24, 2007
  6. ↑ "...Deals and Dealmakers", Avenue Magazine, December 2005
  7. ↑ Eaton,Dan, "Limited Has High Hopes for Bath & Body Works", Business First of Columbus, October 31, 2008
  8. ↑ Martha Stewart Show: Last Minute Holiday Gifts, December 24, 2008
  9. ↑ Aromatic New Trend in Home Decor, November 6, 2007
  10. 1 2 Gallagher, Victoria (June 14, 2011). "Tommy Hilfiger and Harry Slatkin join Belstaff". Drapers. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  11. ↑ Skip to top of this page. "Brands > Belstaff". Labelux Group. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
  12. 1 2 3 "About HomeWorx by Slatkin & Co". HomeWorx Candles. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Board Members". Autism Speaks. Retrieved March 12, 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  14. ↑ Archived October 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  15. ↑ "NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL". NEXT For AUTISM. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Center for Autism and the Developing Brain Set to Open at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital". WCM Newsroom. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
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