

Diverse employees at CHANEL have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at CHANEL have rated Outlook, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
CHANEL employees are 21% more likely to recommend CHANEL as a great place to work
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at CHANEL is rated highly by 638 employees, across various culture dimensions. CHANEL employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Leadership categories, putting CHANEL’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at CHANEL was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CHANEL is rated B+
Last updated a month ago
CHANEL ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 312 CHANEL employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CHANEL improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Great solidarity and driving for actions thanks to clear purpose
What do you like best about the leadership team?Great vision, energy and positive encouragement at all levels
What did you like most about the interview process?The pace was reasonable and the interviewer seem nice at the time
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Enhance salary to be at least relevant to salary for same position at other brands .
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I did not get commission which us a norm in any sakes position
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better management , better leadership Plan ahead snd clear communication
CHANEL is provider of latest in fashion & accessories, eyewear, fragrance & beauty, fine jewelry & watches.
CHANEL was founded in 1883 and its current CEO is Alain Wertheimer. Since its inception 143 years ago, CHANEL has grown to 15113 employees.
Designer, visionary, artist, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel reinvented fashion by transcending its conventions, creating an uncomplicated luxury that changed women’s lives forever. She followed no rules, epitomising the very modern values of freedom, passion and feminine elegance.
| Headquarter | London United Kingdom |
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| Website | chanel.com |
| Founding Date | 1883 |
| Tel | 33 1 46 43 40 00 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm02/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=CHANEL&cws=1 |
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CHANEL competitors include LVMH, Gucci, L'Oréal USA, and Harry Winston. CHANEL ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CHANEL compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

CHANEL has 15113 employees. 638 employees at CHANEL have reviewed CHANEL across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 638 CHANEL employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CHANEL are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CHANEL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CHANEL are generally satisfied with their team. 638 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at CHANEL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CHANEL believe the environment at CHANEL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CHANEL is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at CHANEL work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CHANEL are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CHANEL is that the company was unprepared on their first day. CHANEL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At CHANEL 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of CHANEL's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 CHANEL employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Alain’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. CHANEL’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Product department, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees in the IT department, employees in the Sales department, and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to CHANEL’s competitors, Alain Wertheimer ranks right above Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri. Under Wertheimer’s leadership, CHANEL employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Leadership. Environment and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where CHANEL could stand to see real improvement.
The CHANEL Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Alain Wertheimer, Senior Vice President, CFO James Galli, and CTO Tony Caruso
Alain Wertheimer CEO / President
Alain Wertheimer serves as the CEO / President of CHANEL.
James Galli Senior Vice President, CFO
James Galli serves as the Senior Vice President, CFO of CHANEL. James started at CHANEL in Apr of 2017. James currently... read more
Tony Caruso CTO
Tony Caruso serves as the CTO of CHANEL. Tony started at CHANEL in Jan of 2015. Tony currently resides in the Greater... read more
Jose Monsanto Senior Vice President of Operations
Jose Monsanto serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of CHANEL. Jose started at CHANEL in Aug of 2008. Jose... read more
Laurie Palma sr. vp
Laurie Palma serves as the sr. vp of CHANEL.
Dennis Gannon SVP Finance
Dennis Gannon serves as the SVP Finance of CHANEL.
Jennine Vallely VP Sales
Jennine Vallely serves as the VP Sales of CHANEL.
Evelyn Couzijn VP Sales
Evelyn Couzijn serves as the VP Sales of CHANEL.
Stefano Gaggion CIO
Stefano Gaggion serves as the CIO of CHANEL. Stefano currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.
How much do people at CHANEL get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CHANEL is $128,645, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,797, or $61 per hour.
At CHANEL, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,342 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,531 annually. Average CHANEL salaries by department include: Business Development at $157,438, HR at $125,385, Finance at $89,017, and IT at $107,650. Half of CHANEL salaries are above $128,797.
144 employees at CHANEL rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies (based on 432 ratings) while 137 employees at CHANEL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies (based on 139 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CHANEL employees include job titles like HR Manager and Corporate Counsel. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from CHANEL employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $234k | $234k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $293k | $293k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at CHANEL score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing CHANEL in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CHANEL across various culture dimensions.
CHANEL's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. CHANEL's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, CHANEL applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
CHANEL has a total of 15113 employees
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Who is the CEO of CHANEL?
CHANEL CEO is Alain Wertheimer, their score by employees is 78
What is CHANEL eNPS?
The eNPS for CHANEL is 21
What is the salary for Data Scientist in CHANEL?
Data Scientist average salary in the US is 130k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in CHANEL?
The average salaries for Engineering in CHANEL is 140k
How many employees work in CHANEL?
CHANEL has 15113 employees