Harry Slatkin
Born (1960-08-14) August 14, 1960
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. Fans of the brand included Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Elton John, the Christian Dior company, flocked to Slatkin to create home fragrance collections.[5] 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.

Slatkin is a contributing 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] Extra TV, E! News, CNBC, ABC[9] and Comedy Central.

In May 2006, Slatkin appeared in Autism Speaks' film Autism Every Day, in which he declared that he had deliberately left a pool on his property uncovered in the hope that his autistic son David would fall into it and drown. He declared he had "spoken to many families who say, 'We all share that hidden, dark thought.'" Later that same month, Slatkin repeated his statement in an edition of Town and Country, posting a copy of the article on his organization's website.[10]

In June 2011, Slatkin, with Tommy Hilfiger and the Labelux Group, acquired Belstaff, a British outerwear brand.[11] Slatkin assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.[12][11] In 2014 he sold his shares back to Labelux.

Slatkin is the current owner and CEO of HomeWorx, Scentworx, and Slatkin & Co home fragrance and bath and body brands.[13]

Slatkin and his wife serve on the boards of various non-profit organizations including Autism Speaks,[14][13] Henry Street Settlement House,[15] and NEXT for Autism,[13] which Slatkin and his wife founded and then built the first charter school for autism in New York State.[16] 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.[17]

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. ↑ Guernsey, Diane (August 2006). "Autism's Angels" (PDF). Town & Country. p. 93. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 1, 2021 – via NextForAutism.org.
  11. 1 2 Gallagher, Victoria (2011-06-14). "Tommy Hilfiger and Harry Slatkin join Belstaff". Drapers. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  12. ↑ Skip to top of this page. "Brands > Belstaff". Labelux Group. Archived from the original on 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
  13. 1 2 3 "About HomeWorx by Slatkin & Co". HomeWorx Candles. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  14. ↑ "Board Members". Autism Speaks. Retrieved 2012-03-12.
  15. ↑ Archived October 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  16. ↑ "NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL". NEXT For AUTISM. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  17. ↑ "Center for Autism and the Developing Brain Set to Open at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital". WCM Newsroom. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
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