Marla Beck Resigns as CEO of Beauty Health

Marla Beck is leaving her role as president and CEO of BeautyHealth, the company that owns Hydrafacial. She will be succeeded by Pedro Malha. Beck, who became CEO in March 2024, is known for founding Bluemercury and will stay on as an advisor. Malha has extensive experience in the healthcare and medical device industries, most recently with Abbott Laboratories. He previously held leadership positions at Zimmer Biomet, Abbott, and Johnson & Johnson. Brent Saunders, the board chairman, praised Malha’s qualifications and Beck’s leadership during a transformative period. Under Beck, BeautyHealth is well-prepared for future growth despite reporting a 13.7% decline in net sales for the second quarter. Beck expressed pride in the company’s accomplishments and optimism for its future under Malha.