Harry Slatkin
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Harry Slatkin | |
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| Born | August 14, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | Chief executive officer and founder of Slatkin & Co.; philanthropist |
| Spouse | Laura Slatkin |
Harry Slatkin (born August 14, 1960) is an American businessman and philanthropist. Slatkin founded Slatkin & Co., a home fragrance company, in 1992 with his wife, Laura.
The New York Times called him the "king" of home fragrance[1] and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elton John have been reported to use his home fragrances.[2] In 2005, the New York Daily News regarded Slatkin as one of the United States' fragrance experts.[3]
A former Bear Stearns director, he created Slatkin & Co in 1992.[4] 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 as president of Home Design for Limited Brands as well as President of Slatkin & Co.,[citation needed] expanding home fragrance business over a billion dollars during his tenure.
Slatkin is an editor at Elle Décor and appears regularly on QVC, where he sells his fragrances.[7] He has made guest appearances on networks and shows including CNN, Extra TV, E! News, CNBC, ABC[8] and Comedy Central.
In June 2011, Slatkin, with Tommy Hilfiger and the Labelux Group, acquired Belstaff, a British outerwear brand.[9] Slatkin assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.[10][9] In 2014, he sold his shares back to Labelux.
Slatkin and his wife have two children together, David and Ali—twins.
Slatkin and his wife serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations including Autism Speaks,[11][12] Henry Street Settlement House,[13] and NEXT for Autism,[12] which Slatkin and his wife founded and subsequently built the first charter school for autism in New York State.[14] 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.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Green, Penelope, "Accessorizing the Air", The New York Times, October 12, 2006 [1]
- ^ "Burning Passion: Hollywood is All Aglow Over Harry Slatkin's Scented Candles", People, June 6, 2005
- ^ Sheftell, Jason, "Making Scents", New York Daily News,December 12, 2008
- ^ Merrick, Amy, "Slatkin's Star Shines at Limited", The Wall Street Journal, April 30, 2007, p.B6 [2]
- ^ de la Fuente, Della, "Celebrity-Inspired Candles Spread Scented Star-Power Around Home Scene, Associated Press, September 24, 2007
- ^ "...Deals and Dealmakers", Avenue Magazine, December 2005
- ^ Eaton,Dan, "Limited Has High Hopes for Bath & Body Works", Business First of Columbus, October 31, 2008
- ^ Aromatic New Trend in Home Decor, November 6, 2007
- ^ a b Gallagher, Victoria (June 14, 2011). "Tommy Hilfiger and Harry Slatkin join Belstaff". Drapers. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Skip to top of this page. "Brands > Belstaff". Labelux Group. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ^ "Board Members". Autism Speaks. Retrieved March 12, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "About HomeWorx by Slatkin & Co". HomeWorx Candles. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ [3] Archived October 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL". NEXT For AUTISM. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "Center for Autism and the Developing Brain Set to Open at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital". WCM Newsroom. Retrieved January 30, 2023.