KUALA LUMPUR: Watsons has appointed Caryn Loh as regional managing director - Health & Beauty Asia, from June 1, 2026.
According to the healthcare and beauty care chain, Loh will also continue with her responsibilities as regional exclusives director for Watsons International, while spearheading the strategic growth and operational leadership of Watsons across Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand.
In her new regional capacity, Caryn will lead the continued expansion of Watsons’ health and beauty ecosystem across key Asian markets, with a strong focus on elevating customer experiences, accelerating innovation, and strengthening the company’s exclusive product portfolio across the region.
Over 21 years in leadership roles in Watsons, Loh played a transformative role in shaping the company’s growth, commercial success, and customer-first culture. In 2016, she was the first Malaysian to be appointed the chief operating officer and country head of Watsons Malaysia.
"I am honored to take on this expanded regional role at a time when the health and beauty industry is evolving rapidly across Asia. Together with our talented teams, we will continue to innovate, strengthen our customer connections, and deliver meaningful value to the communities we serve," said Loh in a statement.
