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Charles Denton

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Founding Partner at Denton and Brand
📍 Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal

Charles Denton is a transformational leader with 30 years of experience revitalizing global consumer and luxury brands. Specializing in private equity-backed turnarounds, he has served as CEO for The Body Shop and ERNO LASZLO and is now the Founding Partner at the strategy firm Denton and Brand.

He is passionate about purpose-driven narratives and the intersection of commerce and culture. This interest extends to co-founding Honora Productions, a boutique studio that creates content for podcasts, film, and television, focusing on powerful storytelling that resonates with modern audiences.

Unique fact: Alongside his extensive career as a C-level executive in the beauty industry, he co-founded a creative production studio in Los Angeles.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Founding Partner
Location
Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal
Personality Overview

How Charles shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Charles cares about

Brand Storytelling
Believes stories shape identity and focuses on aligning brand narratives with operational clarity for growth. Co-founded a production studio to create purpose-driven content.
Purpose-Driven Business
Championed business as a force for good as CEO of The Body Shop, focusing on activism, sustainability, and fair trade. Continues this focus in his current ventures.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Founding Partner
Denton and Brand
6-2024
Chairman
QMS Medicosmetics
9-2024 - 7-2025
Chief Executive Officer
The Body Shop
8-2011 - 4-2025
Co-Founder
Honora Productions.
11-2011 - 3-2023
Chief Executive Officer
ERNO LASZLO
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1978 - 1982
Education details unavailable
Millfield School
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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