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TABLE OF CONTENTS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2022
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CEW MISSION
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREES
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CATALYST FOR CHANGE HONOREE
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EVENT PROGRAM
SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD HONOREES
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CHAIRWOMAN JILL SCALAMANDRE Chief Executive Officer Beekman 1802
PRESIDENT CARLOTTA JACOBSON President Cosmetic Executive Women
VICE CHAIRWOMAN HEIDI MANHEIMER Executive Chairman Surratt Beauty
TREASURER KELLY MCPHILLIAMY Managing Director Harris Williams
SUSAN AKKAD SVP, Local and Cultural Innovation The Estée Lauder Companies
ELANA DRELL-SZYFER CEO RéVive Skincare
MONICA ARNAUDO Chief Merchandising Officer ULTA Beauty
NATA DVIR Chief Merchandising Officer Macy’s
JOY ATKINSON CEO Presperse Corporation
ANASTASIA ECONOMOS Partner, Financial Accounting and Advisory Services Ernst & Young, LLP
MADONNA BADGER Chief Creative Officer Badger Agency PAMELA BAXTER Operating Partner MidOcean Partners KATIA BEAUCHAMP NANCY BERGER SVP/Publishing Director/Chief Revenue Officer The Youth & Wellness Group Hearst MARIA BERTORELLI SVP, Marketing and Advertising Clarins Group
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
DANYELLE BOILARD-PAUL EMILY BOND Regional Head of Fine Fragrances, North America Givaudan ESI EGGLESTON BRACEY EVP & COO, Beauty & Personal Care Unilever LAUREN BRINDLEY GVP & GMM, Beauty & Personal Care Walgreens KAREN CHAMBERS Senior Editor, Sisters AARP JEANNINE SHAO COLLINS Co-Founder and Co-CEO Girl Starter DIANE CRECCA SVP, Fragrance Business Unit, Business Development and Corporate Relations Arcade Beauty ERICA CULPEPPER General Manager, Carol’s Daughter-Softsheen Carson + Thayers L’Oréal USA SHANNON CURTIN CEO New World Natural Brands
EMINE ERSELCUK SVP, Merchandising BFA Industries VERONIQUE FERVAL VP, Global Creation Fine Fragrances Symrise, Inc. JENNY B. FINE Executive Editor, Beauty WWD MARY FOX President/COO Lovesac Co. ELLEN FRIEDMAN Executive Vice President RPG MEGAN GRANT President L’Oréal Luxe JANET GURWITCH Operating Partner Advent International ANDREA HARRISON VP, Beauty & Personal Care CVS Health DEBBI HARTLEY-TRIESCH EVP/GMM, Beauty and Accessories Nordstrom VENNETTE HO Managing Director Financo Raymond James CHARLOTTE HOLMAN ROS President, North America Parfums Christian Dior CYNDI ISGRIG LIZ KAPLOW Founder, President & CEO Kaplow Communications R. ALEXANDRA KEITH CEO P&G Beauty DUDA KERTÉSZ President, U.S. Skin Health Johnson & Johnson
LUCY KRIZ ELLEN LENNON Senior Vice President, Partnerships The Goodkind Company WENDY LIEBMANN CEO & Chief Shopper WSL Strategic Retail TRUDI LOREN Creative Director International Flavors & Fragrances BRIDGET LOVE VP, GMM, Beauty Merchandising HSN
KARIN TRACY Head of Industry, Beauty Meta CHRISTINA TRAN Head of Business Development Amazon Premium Beauty NANCY TWINE Founder and CEO Briogeo Hair Care KELLY VANASSE Chief Communications Officer SVP, Beauty, Grooming & Health P&G Beauty
MARINA MAHER President & Chief Executive Officer Marina Maher Communications
NANCY WEBER Executive Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer Dotdash Meredith
SANDRA MAIN Global Brand President Bobbi Brown Cosmetics & La Mer
CATHERINE WELLS Chair, Employment Group CSG
LESLIE MARINO President, Professional Products Division, US L’Oréal
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TIFFANY MASTERSON Founder & Chief Creative Officer Drunk Elephant FLYNN MATTHEWS Head of Insights & Measurement, Global CPG Google KATHLEEN CRODDICK MOLYNEAUX President & CEO Suite K LORI MONACO President, US Beauty NPD Group ARTEMIS PATRICK EVP, Global Chief Merchandising Officer Sephora DARA QUINLAN VP, Fine Fragrance Firmenich LISA MARIE RINGUS EVP, Global Client Strategy and Growth 24 Seven Inc.
SARAH WILLERSDORF Partner and Managing Director Boston Consulting Group JUE WONG CEO Olaplex ALICIA YOON Founder & Chief Executive Officer Peach & Lily
EMERITUS BOARD KAREN FONDU President Emeritus and Chairwoman L’Oréal Paris Women Of Worth CAROL HAMILTON Group President, Aquisitions L’Oréal USA BARBARA KOTLIKOFF Chief Marketing Officer Economic Security Planning, Inc.
CORA ROOD TARA SIMON Global Brand President Too Faced LORI SINGER President Parlux
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CATALYST FOR CHANGE AWARD SHARON CHUTER, Founder & CEO, UOMA Beauty
2022 SOCIAL IMPACT HONOREES
SIMONE JORDAN, Global Head of Purpose & Brand Partnerships, Sundial Brands (Unilever) ERICA MONTEITH, Executive Director of Brand Activations and Beauty Marketing, CVS Health DEBRA REDMOND, Vice President, Beauty Division Merchandise Manager, Nordstrom CRYSTAL SAI, Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Global Online, The Estée Lauder Companies ANGELA SIMPSON, Vice President, U.S. Marketing, NARS Cosmetics AMBER STRYKER, Director of BFA Impact, BFA Industries ROLANDA J. WILKERSON, Ph.D., Senior Director and Scientific Communications Fellow, Olay and Multicultural Hair Portfolio, P&G Beauty
2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREES
SUSAN AKKAD, SVP, Local & Cultural Innovation, The Estée Lauder Companies NATA DVIR, Chief Merchandising Officer, Macy’s
E V E N T PA R T E R S
NATHALIE GERSCHTEIN, President, Consumer Products Division, N.A., L’Oréal SARAH CURTIS HENRY, Chief Commercial Officer, N.A., Parfums Christian Dior MARCELA MELERO, VP, Global Dove Skin Cleansing, Unilever ILARIA RESTA, President, Global Perfumery, Firmenich ALEXIS M. SCHRIMPF, Design Vice President, P&G Skin & Personal Care and Co-Founder, SeeMe Beauty
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On the following pages, CEW presents the Honorees for the 2022 Achiever Awards and Social Impact Awards. Their stories and videos take a closer look into their success in women’s leadership, and dive into why the beauty industry should look to them as inspiration. CEW is honored to provide these women with the platform they have earned and deserve.
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lice Chang, Founder and CEO of Perfect Corp., is a pioneer in tech and one of the few women holding such a position in the tech industry. The virtual beauty-app developer was created by Alice in 2015 as a way to offer beauty brands unique solutions that offered more personalized and engaging experiences for their consumers.
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Earlier this year, Perfect Corp. entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Provident Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded, special-purpose acquisition company, valuing the combined company at $1 billion. Perfect Corp.’s technologies are used by more than 420 beauty brands in over 80 countries.
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HAS BEING A FEMALE TECH INNOVATOR BEEN CHALLENGING IN A MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRY? IF SO, HOW HAVE YOU OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES?
WHAT WERE YOU LIKE GROWING UP, WERE YOU ALWAYS SO DRIVEN? AC: I have always been a curious individual who isn’t afraid to venture outside the lines. Growing up, I asked tons of questions and dug deep into topics to gain multiple perspectives and develop my own unique angle. Problem solving was ingrained in me from a young age, and it continued to propel me throughout my early education and higher learning at UCLA. I always had a strong desire to learn and grow, both as an individual and as a professional, and this growth mindset is something I have brought with me on each new life venture.
ALICE CHANG 2022 KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOUNDER AND CEO, Perfect Corp.
YOU INTRODUCED PERFECT CORP. IN 2015 AT A TIME WHEN AR/AI WAS IN ITS NASCENT STAGES IN BEAUTY. WHAT LED YOU TO THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY?
AC: As a female leader in tech, I feel immense responsibility to pave the way for a future of female leaders to pursue careers and leadership positions in the tech space. I am grateful to all the women I have encountered and learned from along my career path who gave me the courage to believe in myself and the confidence to see my vision through, even in the face of a challenge. When you hold steadfast to that determination, you inspire others, embrace obstacles, and achieve the impossible.
AC: As a beauty shopper myself, I recognized a blank space in the beauty WHAT LED YOU TO CYBERLINK, shopping experience and identified an WHERE YOU WERE CEO FROM opportunity where AI and AR beauty 1997–2015, AND WHAT WERE tech could power product discovery SOME OF THE KEY LEARNINGS THAT through a virtual try-on journey. Beauty W H AT I S YO U R A D V I C E TO PREPARED YOU TO CREATE AND is innately a more personal shopping UP-AND-COMING FEMALE TECH experience, involving products that are LEAD PERFECT CORP.? applied directly to your face, making these INNOVATORS? AC: Before moving into tech, I was working purchase decisions particularly important AC: Dream big. Really, really big! Your in the financial sector in the banking to the consumer. I recognized how virtual mind should know no limits. Look to industry, around the time when the try-on capabilities would allow consumers surround yourself with people and internet was first introduced into our daily to experiment with more products than environments that encourage creativity lives. I quickly became interested in the ever before and guide them on a more and collaboration, and challenge you myriad of possibilities that existed in the personalized shopping journey to make to never stop dreaming and forging online realm, and established Cyberlink more confident purchase decisions. new territories. True innovators see with the mission of enhancing consumers’ Additionally, mobile devices were quickly boundaries as invitations to go beyond lives through the power of technology. becoming a preferred shopping medium, what’s deemed possible and achieve specifically amongst younger generations, greatness that others couldn’t even As the CEO of Cyberlink, I saw firsthand and this created a unique platform where imagine. how digital technology can improve the interactive try-on technology could sit consumer experience. I recognized the in the hands of the consumers. Beauty practical application of AR and AI across brands were seeking unique solutions that other facets of life and new industries. offered more personalized and engaging There was untapped potential for this experiences for their consumers that technology, specifically in the beauty were easily integrated across multiple and fashion space, where consumers consumer touchpoints. Beauty shoppers were seeking a more personalized and are omni-channel shoppers, so it was convenient product-discovery experience. imperative that brands found digitalIn June 2015, Perfect Corp. was born with first ways to connect and engage with the dream of reimagining the consumer customers across all platforms. beauty shopping experience through advanced AI and AR. CEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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The women we acknowledge this year as Achievers represent beauty’s best in leadership, drive, compassion, passion, philanthropy, and vision. Recognizing them is our honor.
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SUSAN AKKAD 2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RECHARGE AND INSPIRE YOURSELF?
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LOCAL & CULTURAL INNOVATION, The Estée Lauder Companies
SA: I grew up horseback riding, so I still do that to recharge and center myself in nature. It’s my meditation time.
WHAT’S THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ, FOR PLEASURE OR WORK, THAT YOU RECOMMEND? WHAT LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS DID YOU FLEX DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP YOU MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD, MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM, AND OVERCOME GLOBAL HEADWINDS? SA: As a leader, it’s always essential to take an individual approach to each of your team members. During the pandemic it was even more so, given we were all going through different circumstances. To embrace the joy of working together, my team had meetings just to connect as colleagues—no agenda— just human connection.
WHAT TRUTHS DID YOU RELY UPON PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC THAT YOU NOW QUESTION? SA: Before the pandemic, I believed that I needed to physically spend time with someone to build a new working relationship. I used to call this “phone and feet.” Now, I know firsthand that if you are intentional, you can build a strong relationship no matter the medium.
WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE TRAIT YOU LOOK FOR WHEN BRINGING A NEW TEAM MEMBER ON BOARD?
SA: I love reading cookbooks! While I don’t always cook from them, I so enjoy reading them. It’s really relaxing. I’m currently enjoying Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Veg—the Brunch Egg Curry is on my list to actually make.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY STREAMING? SA: During the pandemic, I found myself avoiding anything too serious. And although I LOVE watching Billions, the past two years have turned me into an avid podcast listener. I love Trymaine Lee’s Into America, NPR’s Fresh Air and Throughline, and I just recently started listening to Postcards from Midlife with Trish and Lorraine.
IF YOU COULD BE AN EXPERT IN ANY ONE SKILL, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? SA: I wish I were a linguist. I adore traveling and love meeting and learning from people from different cultures, and I’ve always wished I could do so in their native language. My husband speaks roughly five languages, and I am always in awe of this skill.
SA: I look for people who love to learn and have great curiosity. I think of innovation as a form of scratching a “curiosity itch,” which is vital to our work.
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WHAT LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS DID YOU FLEX DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP YOU MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD, MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM, AND OVERCOME GLOBAL HEADWINDS? ND: I’ve always believed in consistency of communication and transparency. Throughout the pandemic, being consistent in our goals and what we were asking of our teams was more important than ever. One of our opportunities was storytelling—meaning how do we consistently think about the role of products in our customers’ journey, and also how do we showcase that to our customers. We were steadfast in making sure this was embedded into everything we did. Because of this tenacity, today, our great products and brands are front and center inspiring our customers.
WHAT TRUTHS DID YOU RELY UPON IN RETAIL PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC THAT YOU NOW QUESTION?
Throughout the pandemic, being consistent in our goals and what we were asking of our teams was more important than ever.
ND: Pre-pandemic, I thought that some businesses or categories were more shopped in stores. The pandemic accelerated our learnings that if we make the right experiences available across channels, you can inspire customers to shop those businesses regardless of whether they are there in person or through our digital platforms. Now, when we talk about experiences, we start the conversation with digital.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RECHARGE AND INSPIRE YOURSELF?
NATA DVIR
ND: I look for moments that are technology free and get me moving. As a native New Yorker, I am energized by what the city has to offer—I love walking/running through the city, watching people, looking into stores, and listening to podcasts.
2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE CHIEF MERCHANDISING OFFICER, Macy’s
WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE TRAIT YOU LOOK FOR WHEN BRINGING A NEW TEAM MEMBER ON BOARD?
ND: Being able to synthesize complex strategies. It’s difficult to clearly communicate complex strategies or problems, but when done successfully, it pays off.
WHAT’S THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ, FOR PLEASURE OR WORK, THAT YOU RECOMMEND? ND: The MasterClass series. I just wrapped the one on negotiations and thought it was great. WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY STREAMING? ND: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! IF YOU COULD BE AN EXPERT IN ANY ONE SKILL, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? ND: One thing I continue to work on is being an active listener. I want to make sure I am holding room for my team members and my mentees to share their thoughts and ideas comfortably.
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WHAT LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS DID YOU FLEX DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP YOU MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD, MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM, AND OVERCOME GLOBAL HEADWINDS?
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RECHARGE AND INSPIRE YOURSELF?
NG: At the height of the pandemic, L’Oréal pivoted to ensure the safety of our employees and customers. We focused our Consumer Products Division on four guiding principles: Keep up the spirit and stay close to each other; focus on what matters; speed beats perfection; we are in this together. COVID urged us all to strengthen our resilience. Rather than avoid the storm, we pushed forward and learned to dance in the rain.
NG: I’m most inspired by my seven-year-old daughter. Making the world a better place for her, providing for her, and being the best version of myself for her are my mission. We spend time cooking together, which helps me recharge.
WHAT’S THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ, FOR PLEASURE OR WORK, THAT YOU RECOMMEND? NG: Call Us What We Carry. I am mesmerized by Amanda Gorman’s poetry. Her message of hope and healing is inspiring.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY STREAMING? NG: Brene Brown’s new series Atlas of the Heart explores the power of vulnerability and meaningful connection. Brene’s powerful framework has encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone.
WHAT TRUTHS DID YOU RELY UPON IN RETAIL PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC THAT YOU NOW QUESTION? NG: Beauty served as a powerful force for self-care and confidence during the COVID crisis, but shoppers shifted to digital channels. By championing beauty tech and e-commerce, L’Oréal was at the forefront of the digital acceleration; what had taken decades happened in months. It was about agility and speed to elevate consumer centricity during a challenging time.
IF YOU COULD BE AN EXPERT IN ANY ONE SKILL, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? NG: Balance, it's an absolute marathon. It’s an incredible responsibility to run L’Oréal's largest division. Along with my job, I play multiple roles at once as a mom, wife, daughter, and friend, which is exhausting, but also rewarding. In my endless quest for balance, I’m learning how to nourish both my mind and body.
WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE TRAIT YOU LOOK FOR WHEN BRINGING A NEW TEAM MEMBER ON BOARD?
NATHALIE GERSCHTEIN
NG: People who can challenge the status quo, think big, and break the autopilot.
2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE
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SARAH CURTIS HENRY 2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, N.A., Parfums Christian Dior
WHAT IS THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ, FOR PLEASURE OR WORK, THAT YOU RECOMMEND? SCH: Una pologeticall y Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau and Miss Dior by Justine Picardie are excellent stories of courage, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.
WHAT LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS DID YOU FLEX DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP YOU MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD, MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM, AND OVERCOME GLOBAL HEADWINDS? SCH: Empathy, agility, a growth mindset, and deep appreciation for the power of digital platforms have been critical throughout the pandemic. It has also been a major test of my endurance and ability to balance long-term strategic interests versus short-term dynamics in decision making.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY STREAMING? SCH: Succession and 13th by Ava Duvernay.
IF YOU COULD BE AN EXPERT IN ANY ONE SKILL, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE TRAIT YOU LOOK FOR WHEN BRINGING A NEW TEAM MEMBER ON BOARD? SCH: Entrepreneurial spirit is critical. Will you lead with the spirit of ownership and ambition, challenge convention, and find creative solutions? Are you willing to speak truth to power and lead with authenticity?
SCH: I continue to hone my expertise in motivating and inspiring teams in unique, relevant, and personalized ways. In today’s terms that includes fostering a sense of belonging and engagement in a greater purpose than the bottom line. It means leading with authenticity and vulnerability, and a willingness to continuously evolve and be challenged.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RECHARGE AND INSPIRE YOURSELF?
WHAT TRUTHS DID YOU RELY UPON IN RETAIL PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC THAT YOU NOW QUESTION? SCH: Consumers are still evolving in their response and more polarized than ever, ranging from less motivation to engage in traditional beauty rituals to more of a desire to emulate the virtually filtered look in real life. The constants are the sustained relevance and strength of the beauty and wellness markets, how inextricably linked they are, and the volatility by category as consumer behavior evolves.
SCH: Living in the Bay Area during the earliest stages of the pandemic inspired me to reconnect with nature. Spending time with my family while hiking, enjoying beach time, and play dates in the park keep me energized and anchored. I also enjoy supporting causes close to my heart, from promoting diversity and inclusion to mentoring professionals early on in their careers.
WHAT’S THE MOST RECENT BOOK
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WHAT LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS DID YOU FLEX DURING THE PANDEMIC TO HELP YOU MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD, MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM, AND OVERCOME GLOBAL HEADWINDS? MM: Leading from the heart. I think one of the biggest reasons why we managed to get through the pandemic was giving each one of us permission to bring our whole self to work. We had to create the time to listen more, and embrace our new realities, like making ponytails while being on Zoom! Create the flexibility to accommodate the new schedules, and homeschooling duties. All this and more became part of the new normal and embracing it in the most humanly way possible was the biggest thing that got us through the pandemic.
WHAT TRUTHS DID YOU RELY UPON PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, AS IT RELATES TO CONSUMER BEAUTY RITUALS, THAT YOU NOW QUESTION? MM: It was surprising to see how the shower routine transfor med during the pandemic. In some cases, showers were the only place we could escape and be alone during lockdowns. They became our space to meditate, brainstorm, solve problems. It’s where we had our private dance parties, singalongs and a good cry—or scream. Showers went from being a quite predictable routine to a new, fascinating ritual.
WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE TRAIT YOU LOOK FOR WHEN BRINGING A NEW TEAM MEMBER ON BOARD? MM: Positive attitude. By this I don’t mean “happy people.” It is more about thinking proposals instead of complaints, seeing the opportunities instead of the problems, and bringing a contagious, can-do attitude to the team.
MARCELA MELERO 2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL DOVE SKIN CLEANSING, Unilever
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RECHARGE AND INSPIRE YOURSELF? MM: Spending time with my family and exploring exhibits everywhere and anywhere. Traveling is another big source of inspiration. I love to explore new places, new cultures, and interact with people from all over the globe. I think this is one of things I love the most about being in a global role.
WHAT’S THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ, FOR PLEASURE OR WORK, THAT YOU RECOMMEND? MM: Big confession, I am more of a streamer than a reader!
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY STREAMING? MM: I am a “serial streamer.” At the moment I am streaming WeCrashed, Life & Beth (love Amy Schumer’s authenticity), and Bridgerton, season 2.
IF YOU COULD BE AN EXPERT IN ANY ONE SKILL, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? MM: Listening. It is the key enabler in building relationships, collaboration, sympathy, inspiration, and more. My Dad always tells me that we have two ears and one mouth, so we should always listen twice as much as we talk. I tend to speak a lot, so listening is a skill I need to sharpen constantly.
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YOU ARE THE FIRST WOMAN TO HOLD THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF A FRAGRANCE SUPPLIER IN THE INDUSTRY. WHY DO YOU THINK THIS ROLE HAS BEEN DOMINATED BY MEN UNTIL NOW?
YO U J O I N E D F I R M E N I C H AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF THE PANDEMIC. WHERE DID YOU BEGIN IN LEADING YOUR TEAM TO PIVOT AND MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD?
ILARIA RESTA 2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL PERFUMERY, Firmenich
IR: It’s very intense and requires a broad understanding of P&L, consumers, supply, etc. There’s nothing a woman can’t do but, for historical reasons, I assume these types of responsibilities attracted more men, and women didn’t get a fair chance to demonstrate their skills. It’s our duty in the industry to rebalance gender presence and this is one of my focus areas.
IR: Leading started for me with understanding the people I worked with— my teams and my fellow members of the executive committee—and rapidly getting knowledge of the business challenges. I had to learn fast about a very different business than my previous job, to allow me to make quick decisions in a pivotal moment like COVID. It was a difficult situation, but the silver lining was that I had the opportunity to completely rethink our business model to find new ways of serving our clients. Out of that necessity came fresh ideas that are now transforming the industry. I launched “Positive Perfumery,” my vision to turn fragrances into a positive force for consumers’ well-being and the health of the planet.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY STREAMING? IR: I just watched 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible, the documentary about Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja. I suffer from vertigo so even watching was quite difficult, but what a remarkable story of resilience, determination, and breaking human barriers.
IF YOU COULD BE AN EXPERT IN ANY ONE SKILL, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? IR: I would have loved to be gifted at tennis and play a Wimbledon final. This was my childhood dream! On a more serious note, I believe the most important skill to succeed at is emotional intelligence, particularly understanding and regulating the impact of our behavior towards people. Operating interdependently with others is critical, especially to function in a more diverse world and connect with the younger generations.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RECHARGE AND INSPIRE YOURSELF? IR: I play tennis to recharge. It’s a sport that requires very strong mental focus, so it’s meditation on steroids! A fantastic way to free my mind. I find inspiration from interactions with other people and visiting new places. I love traveling with my family and as I discover these places, new ideas come to me.
WHAT’S THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ, FOR PLEASURE OR WORK, THAT YOU RECOMMEND? IR: Normally, I read novels or history books but I really liked No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings, the co-founder and CEO of Netflix. It’s very relevant in a moment of unexpected changes brought about by COVID, politically with war, the environmental crisis, the social tensions.
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ALEXIS M. SCHRIMPF 2022 ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE DESIGN VICE PRESIDENT, P&G Skin & Personal Care CO-FOUNDER, SeeMe Beauty
TALK ABOUT HOW YOUR TWO ROLES AT P&G INTERSECT AND LEND TO THE SUCCESS OF ONE ANOTHER? AS: I’m fortunate to be a designer and a founder: two distinctive roles united by the shared goal of envisioning new products, ideas or places where our brands can better serve consumer needs—something I love doing and have consistently gravitated to throughout my career. As a designer, I envision new possibilities for our consumer but also for my design team. It’s exciting work that involves building capability that in turn maximizes our brands’ potential to delight consumers. The same is true for being a founder of a skin care brand that serves consumers our industry has traditionally ignored. In that role, I’ve had to develop my own capability so I could translate her unmet needs into products that offer meaningful solutions. SeeMe Beauty is a wonderful success story in that regard.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO RECHARGE AND INSPIRE YOURSELF? AS: I’m best recharged by h av i n g l o t s o f different things on my plate. Rotating between projects and work streams gives me a constant flow of energy. Beyond that, I enjoy golfing, reading, painting, sketching, and spending time with family, friends, and of course with Sergio, my Havanese puppy.
WHAT’S THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ, FOR PLEASURE OR WORK, THAT YOU RECOMMEND? AS: Ready Player One by Earnest Cline—first as a novel for pleasure, but then, as I began to explore the metaverse (as we call it today), as a future world for brand building. And like so many others, the book was way better than the movie.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY STREAMING? AS: I’m just starting Ted Lasso and season 5 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, what treats!
HOW DO YOU SEE THE EVOLUTION OF BEAUTY FOR WOMEN 50+ IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY? AS: Women today are so much more than their age! That is certainly true of the 50+ woman, me included. We’re vibrant, energetic, and still looking for our next adventure. We have so much life experience and are far more willing to experiment with new products and ideas than you’d expect. Hopefully, the beauty industry is beginning to understand this and will cater more to us. In truth, we are similar to teenagers—but with our own money.
IF YOU COULD BE AN EXPERT IN ANY ONE SKILL, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? AS: Sketching: my first means of communicating my ideas, feelings, and possibilities.
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PAST HONOREES 1975 Ann Watson Walsh 1976 Louise Caputo 1977 Phyllis Davis 1978 Mary Kay Ash, Mireille Page 1979 Carol P. Beller 1980 Josephine Caputo 1981 Hazel Bishop 1982 Annette Green 1983 Kitty D’Alessio 1984 Amelia Bassin 1985 Van Venneri 1986 Carol Phillips 1987 Georgette Klinger 1988 Annette Golden 1990 Margaret Hayes 1991 Helen Gurley Brown 1992 Robin Burns 1993 Ruth Whitney 1994 Sophia Grojsman 1995 Rose Marie Bravo 1997 Kathy Dwyer 1998 Bobbi Brown 1999 Andrea Jung 2000 Martha Nelson 2001 Linda Wells, Jean Hoehn Zimmerman 2002 Jennifer Balbier, Tova Borgnine, Anne Carullo, Gail Federici, Ann Gottlieb, Jeanine Lobell, Camille McDonald, Andrea Robinson, Jill Scalamandre, Kathleen Walas 2003 Robin Coe-Hutshing, Carol Hamilton, Sonia Kashuk, Heidi Manheimer, Anne Martin, Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, Chantal Roos, Eunice Valdivia 2004 Dale Cameron (Crichton), Betsy Schmalz Ferguson, Deborah Fine, Karen Fondu, Janet Gurwitch, Karyn Khoury, Laura Mercier, Essie Weingarten
2005 Jane and Jean Ford, Jill Granoff, Iman, Lyn Kirby, Jo Malone, Nina White 2006 Leslie Blodgett, Lynne Greene, Silvia Lagnado, Catherine Walsh 2007 Pamela Baxter, Thia Breen, Virginia C. Drosos, Helena Foulkes, Candace Matthews 2008 Cristina Carlino, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Betsy Olum, Cheryl Vitali 2009 Esi Eggleston Bracey, Terry Darland, Veronique Gabai-Pinsky, Nicky Kinnaird 2010 Alex Keith, Janet Pardo, Claudia Poccia, Lisa Price, Lori Singer 2011 Gina R. Boswell, Lisa Hawkins, Leslie Marino, Barbara Zinn-Moore 2012 Jill Belasco, Laurie Black, Karen Buglisi-Weiler, Alina Roytberg 2013 Julia Goldin, Carolyn Holba, Agnes Landau, Claudia Lucas 2014 Laura Geller, Alli Webb, Jane Wurwand, Wende Zomnir 2015 Lorraine Coyle, Shannon Curtin, Sandra Main, Rita Mangan, Kathy O’Brien 2016 Katia Beauchamp, Marla Malcolm Beck, Beth DiNardo, Michelle Freyre, Sarah Hibberson 2017 Barbara Calcagni, Maureen Kelly, Jamie Kern Lima, Gemma Lionello, Loretta Miraglia, Kelly Vanasse 2018 Danyelle Boilard-Paul, Lynn Emmolo, Tiffany Masterson, Vasiliki Petrou, Tara Simon 2019 Sylvie Chantecaille, Megan Grant, Carisa Janes, Artemis Patrick, Jadzia Tirsch, Tracey Travis 2020 Maly Bernstein, Erica Culpepper, Elana Drell-Szyfer, Lilli Gordon, Jane Lauder, Alexandra Papazian 2021 Monica Arnaudo, Gail Boye, Lela Coffey, Cara Sabin, Lisa Sequino, Holly Thaggard, JuE Wong
L I FE T I M E AC HI E V E M E NT A WA R D S
CO R PO R AT E E MP OW E R M E N T F OR W OM E N A WA R D
1989 Estée Lauder, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 2002 Jeanette Wagner, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 2006 Susan J. Kropf, Avon Products, Inc. 2014 Leonard A. Lauder, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 2015 Lynne Greene, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 2016 Karen Fondu, L’Oréal Paris USA 2021 Madonna Badger, Badger Agency
2010 Johnson & Johnson 2011 P&G Beauty & Grooming 2012 L’Oréal USA 2013 Unilever 2015 LMVH 2021 L’Oréal USA
I NNE R B E AU T Y A WA R D
W O M E N’ S E M P OW E R M E N T A WA R D
2003 Evelyn H. Lauder, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
2016 Unilever
G R E AT I D E A / SC E NT I NNOVATO R A WA R D S
PHI L A NT HR O PI C AC H I E V E R A WA R D
2011 Ouidad 2012 Laurice Rahmé, Bond No. 9 2013 Karen Dubin, Sniffapalooza 2014 Sissel Tolaas, Smell Re_SearchLab Berlin 2015 Sylvie Ganter, Atelier Cologne 2016 Rachel Field, Vapor Communications 2017 Judith Amores, Essence 2018 Shoval Shavit Shapiro, Amkiri Ltd. 2019 Saskia Wilson-Brown, The Institute for Art & Olfaction
2017 Linda Marshall, James E. Marshall OCD Foundation
M E N-TO R A WA R D
2018 Marc Rey, Shiseido Americas
L E A D E R SHI P E XC E L L E N C E A WA R D
2019 R. Alexandra Keith, P&G Beauty
B E AU T Y I ND U ST R Y C H A M P I ON A WA R D
2020 Jenny B. Fine, WWD
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We’re proud to join CEW in congratulating all of this year's honorees.
Especially our very own
Nata Dvir Chief Merchandising Officer & 2022 Achiever Award recipient
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Is proud to support the
2022 CEW Women’s Leadership Awards And congratulates Nathalie Gerschtein and all of this year’s honorees
Nathalie Gerschtein President, Consumer Products Division, L’Oréal USA
Honoree of the
Achiever Award
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CONGRATULATIONS CEW 2022 Achiever Awards Honoree
ILARIA RESTA Global President Perfumery and member of Executive Committee Your dedicated leadership, heartfelt passion and sincere drive to revolutionize and transform the industry serve as an inspiration to us all. We are extremely proud of everything that you have achieved and honored to be working alongside you in fulfilling your vision of Positive Perfumery.
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CO N G RAT U LATIONS,
ALEXIS SCHRIMPF Design Vice President, P&G Skin & Personal Care, Co-Founder, SeeMe Beauty CEW 2022 Achiever Award Honoree Connector, curator, creator. Champion for design accessibility. The possibilities you envision are always insightful, deeply inspiring and endlessly beautiful.
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CATALYST FOR
CHANGE AWARD
The CEW Catalyst for Change Award recognizes a woman who has used her platform in the beauty industry to drive social change—within their company and the industry. Sharon Chuter, Founder and CEO of UOMA Beauty, has been on a mission to wake up and shake up the beauty industry since she was a teenager. Frustrated that none of the major beauty brands were sold in her home country of Nigeria, she was determined to change this and was singlehandedly responsible for bringing Revlon to where she lived. And that was just the start of Sharon’s fingerprint on beauty.
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haron Chuter is not one to settle for the status quo. When something doesn’t seem right, she springs into action. Growing up in Nigeria, Sharon was struck by a lack of big beauty brands sold in her country. As a teenager, she took it upon herself to bring distribution of Revlon to her homeland.
SHARON CHUTER 2 0 2 2 CATA LY ST F O R C H A N G E A WA R D H O N O R E E FOUNDER & CEO, UOMA Beauty
These examples of her drive to revamp how beauty has traditionally operated make Sharon the perfect choice as the honoree of CEW’s inaugural Catalyst for Change Award.
Frustrated by a lack of inclusivity in the “I love change,” Sharon tells CEW, noting beauty industry, she left her corporate it was her journey through different beauty career in 2019 to launch UOMA careers that pushed her to be a beauty Beauty. For Sharon, it wasn’t only about an founder. She toyed with being an engineer, array of shades, but the diversity of those a pilot, an accountant, and even a leading beauty brands themselves. musician. She discovered the beauty industry after courting Revlon to Nigeria. Days after the murder of George Floyd, Her next stop was Australia where she Sharon founded Pull Up for Change took a role with L’Oréal. (#pulluporshutup) on social media asking beauty companies to publicly state their The pace of innovation in big beauty percentage of Black employees at the brands—five years to launch only corporate and executive levels. This call for two products—was too stagnant for greater transparency had been simmering Sharon. She departed the industry in her mind for years. to expand her knowledge, working in the brisk product development Again, nagged by the status quo, she schedule at PepsiCo. That was followed engaged in a grassroots campaign to by a detour into pharmaceuticals at push the Oxford English Dictionary and Novartis. It was there she discovered Merriam Webster Dictionary to update that brands could change lives. their definition of the word black. “Black is luxury. Black is fashion and it is timeless,” “I realized doing good and making money she says. Sharon will tirelessly continue were not mutually exclusive. I was helping to send signatures of support for change people have less pain, quit smoking throughout the year. or solve a gastrointestinal problem,” she recalls. “It was the first time I did That effort dovetailed with a campaign something that helped people.” she founded in 2021 called Make It Black, where several brands created In 2015 she was pulled back into exclusive products packaged in elegant beauty at LVMH. “The heart wants black packages with sales donated to help what the heart wants,” she laughs. But Black-owned businesses. Sharon kicked the allure of doing something that off a second round of the partnership with could have a bigger impact drove her brands such as e.l.f. and MAC Cosmetics to depart big beauty to create her own in 2022; she teases that more are to come. line, UOMA. Her nascent brand soon “Make it Black shouldn’t happen just a caught the attention of ULTA Beauty. few times a year…it should happen every single day,” she says.
In an effort to reach the masses, in 2021 Sharon connected with Walmart to launch a sister brand, UOMA by Sharon C. “How can I say I’m an inclusive brand when I’m excluding some people? Beauty is for every color, every budget, beauty comes in every culture—everybody must be welcome to the table,” Sharon says, noting that Walmart reaches 90 percent of the American population. “Wide distribution is important to me.” UOMA by Sharon C. was also a major step for Walmart to add more inclusive brands and Sharon helps Walmart ensure its messaging is appropriate for all consumers. Even in the aftermath of Black Lives Matter, Sharon points out the difficulties of garnering funding for Black founders. “As a Black female founder, I understand firsthand the struggles of raising capital or accessing funding,” she says. “In fact, I am one of only 93 Black women in the history of America who has raised over $1 million for startups.” She references that the average white male receives $2.1 million to fund a nascent company. Her advice to fledgling beauty founders is to have a reason for being. “You have to be clear why you are doing it. Once you figure it out, don’t overthink yourself.” “The beauty industry is at a crossroads,” concludes Sharon. "It is challenged by oversaturation and consumer fatigue. The beauty ecosystem has to change.” Perhaps Sharon is the person to lead its next transformation.
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CONGRATULATIONS SHARON! You have shifted hearts and ignited change. You’ve shed light on issues that were hidden in the dark that many overlooked. You have made people more aware and forced them to look in a mirror and face themselves. The world is a better place because of the work you’ve done. We are forever grateful, and we are so proud of you. Thank you. Congratulations to you and all the 2022 Women’s Leadership Awards honorees! Love, The UOMA Tribe!
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S O C I A L I M PAC T AWARD HONOREES
he Social Impact Awards spotlight mid-level female beauty executives who have made an impact in their company, or in the industry, through social action. It is astounding to hear the changes they are making within their companies for the greater good of society, from racial equality to sustainability to transparency in beauty marketing.
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SIMONE JORDAN
ERICA MONTEITH
2 0 2 2 S O C I A L I M PA C T A W A R D H O N O R E E
2 0 2 2 S O C I A L I M PA C T A W A R D H O N O R E E
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BRAND ACTIVATIONS AND BEAUTY MARKETING, CVS Health
GLOBAL HEAD OF PURPOSE & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS, Sundial Brands
Q:
YOU ARE CREDITED WITH SIGNIFICANTLY BROADENING AND DEEPENING THE IMPACT MADE WITHIN BLACK COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS. HOW ARE YOU CONTINUING THIS WORK AND WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FOCUS NOW?
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SIMONE JORDAN is blazing a trail in social impact work supporting Black communities. As the Global Head of Purpose
and Brand Partnerships at Sundial Brands, a Unilever company, she advises executive leadership in creating sustainable impact for underserved communities. Annually, Simone governs SheaMoisture’s $1 Million Fund, which has demonstrated the power of small, Black-owned businesses to help their communities stay healthy, safe, and protected. Additionally, Simone has managed $10 million in investments, including ensuring that more than 44,000 women in Africa receive fair wages for their handcrafted ingredients, that funding for more than 250 U.S. businesses is available, and that there are resources and services for 25,000-plus community members.
Q:
WHAT DROVE CVS TO INSTITUTE BEAUTY MARK AND WHAT HAVE BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING ISSUES YOU FACE WHEN EDUCATING THE INDUSTRY ON THIS INITIATIVE?
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ERICA MONTEITH has worked to redefine industry standards with the goal of promoting healthy self-esteem through several
groundbreaking programs. Her leadership was vital to the launch of CVS Beauty Mark, establishing CVS’ commitment to create more transparency in beauty imagery and enlisting major national beauty brands to participate. To expand its impact, she later led the #CVSFilterDetox challenge, a consumer call to action focused on unrealistic beauty standards propagated online. Additionally, she helped enlist Nyma Tang as CVS’ first Beauty Inclusivity Consultant, reflecting its commitment to transparency and equity in the beauty aisles. CEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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DEBRA REDMOND
CRYSTAL SAI
2 0 2 2 S O C I A L I M PA C T A W A R D H O N O R E E
2 0 2 2 S O C I A L I M PA C T A W A R D H O N O R E E
VICE PRESIDENT, BEAUTY DIVISION MERCHANDISE MANAGER, Nordstrom
Q:
WHAT ARE NORDSTROM BEAUTY' S SUSTAINABILITY GOALS FOR 2022 AND BEYOND?
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF OF STAFF, GLOBAL ONLINE, The Estée Lauder Companies
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DEBRA REDMOND has served as the Vice President, Division Merchandise Manager for Beauty at Nordstrom since 2018. A
forward-thinking, passionate champion for responsible business, Debra has led several strategic initiatives over the past four years dedicated to sustainability, inclusivity and innovation. When she saw the opportunity to impact waste in the industry, she helped pioneer Nordstrom BEAUTYCYCLE, guiding the company to become the first major retailer to offer beauty packaging recycling for all brands. She encourages brands to create more sustainable products, from ingredients to packaging, to qualify for the Sustainable Style category. Additionally, her passion and dedication to inclusivity are equally evident as she and her team launched several BIPOC brands, including UOMA Beauty. Her continued efforts serve to support the company’s commitment to deliver $500 million in retail sales from brands owned by, operated by or designed by Black and/or Latinx individuals by 2025.
Q:
WHAT CHANGES HAS NOBLE AFFECTED WITHIN THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES AS A RESULT OF YOUR LEADERSHIP?
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CRYSTAL SAI is the Executive Director, Chief
of Staff, Global Online at The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), supporting the team with contagious enthusiasm and a people-centric mindset. She also serves as Global Advisor, and previously Co-Chair, of ELC’s Black employee resource group NOBLE, the Network of Black Leaders and Executives. Under her leadership, NOBLE’s membership doubled, and she’s led several campaigns, activations, events, and partnerships including one of the company’s most successful employee-giving campaigns. At ELC, Crystal is known for her extraordinary leadership, multifaceted work ethic, and the lasting impact she continues to make. CEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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ANGELA SIMPSON
AMBER STRYKER
VICE PRESIDENT OF U.S. MARKETING, NARS Cosmetics
DIRECTOR, BFA IMPACT, BFA Industries
2 0 2 2 S O C I A L I M PA C T A W A R D H O N O R E E
Q:
BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AT NARS IN CREATING ITS INTERNAL RESOURCE GROUP FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY TO IMPROVE ITS SUPPORT OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY?
ANGELA SIMPSON A passionate mentor of
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diverse talent in the beauty industry, NARS Cosmetics' Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Angela Simpson is known for her leadership in the Do It Now Diversity Inclusion Network and Black Cultural Society at parent company Shiseido Americas since joining NARS in 2016. In 2020, Angela emerged as a catalyst for deeper cultural and systemic change by helping form Beauty. Uncensored at NARS, a group with a mission to build a better future by assessing and further expanding product offerings; ensuring representation and authenticity in campaigns and visuals; developing Black artistry and education with the NARS artistry team; and improving career development pathways for Black employees.
2 0 2 2 S O C I A L I M PA C T A W A R D H O N O R E E
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YOU HAVE ACHIEVED SO MANY THINGS AS A TEAM OF ONE IN JUST TWO SHORT YEARS. WHAT WAS THE MOST REWARDING AND WHY?
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AMBER STRYKER joined Beauty for All Industries (BFA) in 2020 as the first hire to oversee social impact and sustainability.
As a team of one, Amber built a robust ESG program that spans ambitious goals and impactful accomplishments in diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainable packaging, clean beauty, transparency, and more. She launched a vision to elevate self-expression at BFA by providing extra love and support for the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities, and is most proud of the company’s commitment of more than $50 million in investment to Black and Latinx brands at IPSY and BoxyCharm since 2021. Amber developed an ambitious sustainability program with efforts to reduce virgin plastic, elevate clean beauty, and measure BFA’s carbon footprint. In May 2022, she launched the company’s first Impact report. CEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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ROLANDA J. WILKERSON, Ph.D. 2 0 2 2 S O C I A L I M PA C T A W A R D H O N O R E E
EMERGING LEADERS PA ST H O N O R E E S 2021
SENIOR DIRECTOR & SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS FELLOW, OLAY AND MULTICULTURAL HAIR PORTFOLIO, P&G Beauty
MUFFY CLINCE ULTA Beauty MONIQUE DAVIS The Estée Lauder Companies ERIN GOLDSON Unilever CARA KAMENEV L’Oréal Paris LINETTE KIM Bliss ASHLEY KUHN, PhD P&G Beauty JENNIFER LUCCHESE Sephora
2020
VIVIANNA BLANCH L’Oréal Paris OPHELIA CERADINI The Estée Lauder Companies ERUM CHAUDHRY Dior MARIS CROSWELL P&G CHOPIN RABIN NARS MARIA SALCEDO ULTA Beauty USHA VIJAY Symrise MEMBER VOTED HONOREE: JANET CHAN Nugg Beauty
2019
Q:
THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE BLACK AND MULTICULTURAL BEAUTY CONSUMER IS VAST. WHAT DO YOU THINK TOOK BEAUTY SO LONG TO RECOGNIZE AND ACT ON THEM?
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ROLANDA J. WILKERSON, Ph.D. leads global scientific communications for P&G’s Olay skin care brand. In this role she
works with dermatologists, clinicians, and fellow scientists to elevate the science behind the brand while advancing its commitment to close the STEM gap for women and women of color around the world. She brings this same expertise to her role with P&G’s North America skin care brands, guiding consumer engagement for P&G’s growing multicultural hair portfolio. Rolanda’s 18-year career with P&G spans the company’s hair, skin, and personal care divisions, where her work as a scientist helps brands translate deep understanding of consumers' hair and skin needs into meaningful, science-led innovation.
2017
KRISTEN COMINGS L’Oréal Paris CINDY DEILY Sephora LAUREN ELIAS Tom Ford Beauty DANA PARIS Vogue International, A Johnson & Johnson Company STACI PIGNA Clarins Groupe USA DALIA STODDARD Rodan + Fields MEGAN STREETER DevaCurl
2016
REGINA BAPTISTA IT Cosmetics TIFFANI D. CARTER-THOMPSON philosophy LIZ CAVALIERI Laura Geller New York DENA NILSEN Aramis + Designer Fragrances ALEXANDRA PAPAZIAN L’Oréal DEBORAH ROSS Dior North America
2015
JENNIFER COHEN Sephora MEGAN CROKOS Bath & Body Works MARCIE HOKLAS Walgreens-Boots Alliance RACHEL PAINTER The Esteé Lauder Companies SUZANNE PENGELLY bareMinerals MARY F. RODRIGUES RéVive Skincare SALINA URBEN Groupe Clarins
JENINE GUERRIERO Givaudan CLAIRE FERMONT LANGLAIS Coty, Inc. ALTHEA KNIGHT Aveda HELEN MURPHY International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. AMY WHANG L’Oréal Paris MIRIAM WHIPPEN Clarins USA KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ELANA DRELL-SZYFER Laura Geller Beauty
2018
2014
BROOKE BANWART Sephora DOREEN BUCHER Symrise BARBARA GREEN Neostrata Company Inc., A Johnson & Johnson Company MOLLY LANDMAN Unilever ADA LIEN La Mer SOPHIE LILLEY Urban Decay RUKEYSER THOMPSON, Ph.D. Procter & Gamble
BAL ADAT Firmenich JEN DALY Unilever Personal Care JENNIFER HARBIN Christian Dior Perfumes COLLEEN SCANLON The Esteé Lauder Companies KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KATIA BEAUCHAMP Birchbox
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HELPING SURVIVORS
GET BACK TO
WORK , SO THEY CAN GET BACK TO THEIR
LIVES CANCERANDCAREERS.ORG FOUNDING SPONSOR Genentech PLATINUM SPONSORS HSN | Pfizer Oncology | P&G Beauty | QVC GOLD SPONSORS Chanel, Inc. | Condé Nast | The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. L’Oréal USA | Parfums Christian Dior | Servier Pharmaceuticals | Shiseido Americas SILVER SPONSORS Eisai | Kaplow | Laura Geller New York | L’Oréal Paris | Seagen Inc. | Tweezerman
WE PROUDLY CONGRATULATE
SIMONE JORDAN GLOBAL HEAD OF PURPOSE AND BRAND PARTNERSHIPS SOCIAL IMPACT HONOREE Congratulations, Simone! Your unwavering passion, devoted leadership, and unapologetic approach in all that you do is inspiring. You are a dedicated leader, champion, and a fearless advocate. We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Love, Unilever and Sundial Brands
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Congratulations, Erica Monteith Executive Director of Brand Activations & Beauty Marketing, CVS Health
Erica, Your passion for leading with purpose not only inspires your colleagues every day, it’s driven industry-wide positive change for the health and wellbeing of beauty lovers everywhere. We’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate you for this well-deserved honor, and thank you for bringing your heart to every moment of your groundbreaking work. With authentic appreciation, Your CVS Beauty Team
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CONGRATULATIONS ANGELA SIMPSON, VICE PRESIDENT, U.S. MARKETING AT NARS COSMETICS! THE ENTIRE SHISEIDO AMERICAS FAMILY APPLAUDS YOUR POWERFUL INFLUENCE AT NARS AND BEYOND. BRAVO TO ALL OF THIS YEAR’S CEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARD HONOREES!
The Estée Lauder Companies congratulates
CRYSTAL SAI
Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Global Online on the incredible impact she has made and continues to make at The Estée Lauder Companies
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CONGRATULATIONS CEW Social Impact Honoree
Amber Stryker
Director of BFA Impact Your commitment to elevating self-expression and celebrating the unique beauty of people and the planet is unbeatable. You inspire us to do better each and every day. Your Beauty for All Industries (BFA) family is beyond proud. BFA would also love to extend a huge congrats to our friend and partner Sharon Chuter on her Catalyst for Change Award.
Beauty for All Industries (BFA) is home to the largest beauty subscription brands in the world: IPSY and BoxyCharm, brand incubator Madeby Collective, and personal care brand, Refreshments.
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2022 CEW ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREE
2022 CEW SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD HONOREE
ALEXIS M. SCHRIMPF
ROLANDA J. WILKERSON, Ph.D.
Design Vice President, P&G Skin & Personal Care Co-Founder, SeeMe Beauty
Senior Director and Scientific Communications Fellow, OLAY and Multicultural Hair Portfolio, P&G
You’ve Made Your Mark on Beauty You give women the power to Face Anything— and we can’t wait to see what you do next.
Congrats to you, alexis schrimpf & rolanda j. wilkerson, ph.d.
your friends at
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CONGRATUL ATIONS TO ALL THE
2022 CEW Women’s Leadership Award Honorees Your vision and initiative are an inspiration to us all, every day.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.
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AC H I E V E R AWA R D H O N O R E E S
Here’s to you, honorees.
SUSAN AKKAD
SARAH CURTIS HENRY
NATA DVIR
NATHALIE GERSCHTEIN
MARCELA MELERO
ILARIA RESTA
You make beautiful things happen.
All of us at Amazon Premium Beauty are proud to honor your contributions to the world of beauty. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do next.
C ATA LY S T FOR CHANGE AWA R D W I N N E R Thank you for your contributions to social change within the beauty industry. ALEXIS M. SCHRIMPF
amazon.com/premiumbeauty
S O C I A L I M PAC T H O N O R E E S Thank you for your positive impact in beauty.
SHARON CHUTER
SIMONE JORDAN ERICA MONTEITH DEBRA REDMOND
ANGELA SIMPSON AMBER STRYKER ROLANDA J. WILKERSON, PH.D
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Congratulations to the 2022
Women’s Leadership Awards Honorees
We celebrate your commitment, passion, and remarkable accomplishments inspiring women everywhere.
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Congratulations to the 2022 Women’s Leadership Award honorees. Your ingenuity and innovative spirit are an inspiration to us all.
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Congratulations to the 2022 Women’s Leadership Award Honorees Achiever Awards Honorees Susan Akkad Nata Dvir Nathalie Gerschtein Sarah Curtis Henry Marcela Melero Ilaria Resta Alexis Schrimpf Catalyst for Change Award Honoree Sharon Chuter
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. TV advertising performance is not. EDO measures the effect TV ads have on consumer behaviors to better inform media placements and measure their effectiveness as a predictor of sales. Together with SeeHer, we are committed to improving gender equity across media and advertising to ensure women and girls are portrayed as they really are. We are proud to partner in support of this year’s women who are shaping the beauty industry.
Social Impact Award Honorees Simone Jordan Erica Monteith Debra Redmond Crystal Sai Angela Simpson Amber Stryker Rolanda J. Wilkerson www.edo.com CEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AWARDS
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WE SEE YOU.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
KAPLOW CONGRATULATES THE 2022 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP HONOREES
ALEXIS SCHRIMPF
2022 CEW ACHIEVER HONOREE We salute your leadership in advancing the beauty industry to support & uplift women at every stage of life.
ACHIEVER AWARDS CATALYST FOR CHANGE AWARD SOCIAL IMPACT HONOREES
Congratulations to each of you for your unique contributions to the industry!
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CONGRATULATES NATHALIE GERSCHTEIN ON HER
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The Estée Lauder Companies warmly congratulates
NATA DVIR Chief Merchandising Officer, Macy’s
DEBRA REDMOND
Vice President, Beauty Division Merchandise Manager, Nordstrom
ILARIA RESTA President, Global Perfumery, Firmenich
for their incredible accomplishments throughout their careers.
The Estée Lauder Companies also joins CEW in congratulating and celebrating
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LVMH has a core belief that People Make the Difference; they create the excellence and innovation for which our Maisons are known. We continue to reaffirm our commitment to gender diversity and inclusion for women in the workforce, reflecting the reality of our businesses and creating an invaluable source of high performance. Today, we honor and celebrate one of our very own difference makers, Sarah Curtis Henry. Sarah, we are grateful for your leadership in driving our business forward, while also facilitating better representation for women in every role. Congratulations! And congratulations to all 2022 CEW Women’s Leadership Awards Honorees!
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Congratulations TO THE 2022 CEW HONOREES:
ACHIEVER AWARD HONOREES
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Susan Akkad
The Social Impact Honorees spotlight mid-level female beauty executives who have made an impact in their company, or in the industry, through social action.
Senior Vice President, Local & Cultural Innovation, The Estée Lauder Companies
Simone Jordan
Sarah Curtis Henry
SHARON CHUTER
Catalyst for Change Award
Global Head of Purpose & Brand Partnerships Sundial Brands (Unilever)
Chief Commercial Officer, N.A. Parfums Christian Dior
Erica Monteith
Nata Dvir
Executive Director of Brand Activations and Beauty Marketing, CVS Health
Chief Merchandising Officer, Macy’s
Nathalie Gerschtein
Debra Redmond
President, Consumer Products Division, N.A. L’Oréal
Vice President, Beauty Division Merchandise Manager, Nordstrom
Marcela Melero
Beauty for All Industries (BFA) is on a mission to democratize beauty to create a truly inclusive and welcoming community. To create an authentic space where all can be seen, welcome, and heard. Thank you to Amber, Sharon, and all of the honorees for your unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and accessibility. Your trailblazing work inspires and pushes us into the future.
Crystal Sai
Vice President, Global Dove Skin Cleansing. Unilever
Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Global Online, The Estée Lauder Companies
Ilaria Resta
Angela Simpson
President, Global Perfumery, Firmenich
Vice President, U.S. Marketing NARS Cosmetics
Alexis M. Schrimpf
Design Vice President, P&G Skin & Personal Care and Co-Founder, SeeMe Beauty
Amber Stryker
Director, BFA Impact, BFA Industries
Rolanda J. Wilkerson, Ph.D.
CATALYST FOR CHANGE AWARD The CEW Catalyst for Change Award recognizes a woman who has used her platform in the beauty industry to drive social change—within their company and the industry.
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24 Seven is a global staffing and recruiting firm that partners with the most exclusive brands in Beauty, Fashion, Retail, Digital, Marketing and Creative to support evolving talent demands. Providing Executive Search, Direct Hire and Freelance services, 24 Seven is headquartered in New York with offices across the US, Canada, and the UK. 24seventalent.com NAME: Lisa Marie Ringus TITLE: Executive Vice President, Global Client Strategy and Growth EMAIL: lringus@24seveninc.com
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and demonstrate how our purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. For more information visit: unileverusa.com
L’Oréal USA is the largest subsidiary of the L’Oréal Group, the world’s leading beauty company. Through its management of over 35 iconic beauty brands, L’Oréal USA has generated more than $8 billion in sales annually. Products are available across all distribution channels including hair salons, department stores, mass market, pharmacies, medi-spas, e-commerce and more. L’Oréal USA’s commitment to growth is generated through sustainable innovation and driven by the company’s L’Oréal for the Future ambition which demonstrates sustainable development across the Group’s value chain. The company is headquartered in New York City, employs more than 11,000 people, and operates administrative, research, manufacturing and distribution facilities across 16 states. loreal.com/en/usa/.
EDO, Inc. is a data, measurement and analytics company that informs media, creative and audience advertising investments across all Convergent TV platforms by measuring and optimizing for what triggers consumer behavior.contact@edo.com. edo.com
Amazon’s Premium and Professional Beauty store retails hundreds of iconic and niche brands, with benefits in brand protection, elevated detail pages, and best-in-class access to Amazon Advertising as well as partnership opportunities with Amazon Live and Amazon Studios. With the convenience of a single shopping cart/shared check out, customers can add new lipstick to an order using voice shopping with Alexa enabled devices like Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, and Fire TV. Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. amazon.com NAME: Christina Tran TITLE: Head of Business Development EMAIL: cmtran@amazon.com
The P&G Beauty team is passionate about beauty and its power to transform the way we live our lives. Together, our iconic and trusted brands like Aussie, First Aid Beauty, Head & Shoulders, Hair Food, Herbal Essences, Olay, Old Spice, My Black is Beautiful, Native, Pantene, Secret and SK-II are committed to providing people around the world with high-quality, innovative products that are created by some of the industry’s leading scientists, brand builders and beauty experts. We do this through the lens of Responsible Beauty: a systems-based approach that recognizes the interdependency of sustainability, equality and inclusion, quality & performance, transparency, and safety as a means to being a positive force for Beauty in the world. pggoodeveryday.com NAME: Jen Chamberlain TITLE: Senior Director, Beauty Industry Relations, P&G Beauty EMAIL: chamberlain.jc@pg.com
Dyson is a global research and technology company that engineers problem solving technologies for haircare, floorcare, air purification, robotics, lighting, and hand drying. From reinventing the hair dryer to harnessing airflow to style hair without extreme heat, Dyson is a leader in leveraging hair science to design new solutions. dyson.com NAME: Katie Doan TITLE: US Communications Lead EMAIL: Katie.Doan@dyson.com
At Ulta Beauty, the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. In 1990, the Company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty – bringing together all things beauty, all in one place. Today, Ulta Beauty operates more than 1,300 retail stores across 50 states and also distributes its products through its website, which includes a collection of tips, tutorials, and social content. For more information, visit ulta.com.
Harris Williams is a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services. Our firm advocates for sellers and buyers of companies and has a successful track record advising a diverse range of consumer companies worldwide, with deep experience in the health and beauty sector. Learn more at harriswilliams.com
RéVive was founded by Dr. Gregory Bays Brown, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and our formulas unlock the power of Bio-Renewal Technology, a cutting-edge science, which visibly transforms & renews, restoring skin to a younger, healthier, more supple version of itself. ReBuild your skin, from the inside, out. reviveskincare.com
Making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet. https://www.clarinsusa.com/ NAME: Melissa Reidhead TITLE: Senior Director, Communications, Public Relations EMAIL: Melissa.Reidhead@Clarins.com Clarins | LinkedIn
At Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN), we exist to help our customers feel good and look their best. Since starting as a shoe store in 1901, how to best serve customers has been at the center of every decision we make. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. Our digital-first platform enables us to serve customers when, where and how they want to shop – whether that’s in-store at more than 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations or digitally through our Nordstrom and Rack apps and websites. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. nordstrom.com NAME: Debbi Hartley-Triesch TITLE: EVP General Merchandise Manager, Accessories & Beauty EMAIL: Debbi.hartley-triesch@nordstrom.com
SeeHer is the leading global movement of media, marketing and entertainment leaders committed to the accurate depiction of women and girls in advertising and media. Launched in 2016 by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) in partnership with The Female Quotient (The FQ), SeeHer has expanded its verticals to include sports (SeeHer in Sports) and music (SeeHer Hear Her). To help marketers benchmark success, SeeHer spearheaded the development of the Gender Equality Measure® (GEM®), which shows that content accurately portraying females dramatically increases both purchase intent and brand reputation and has quickly become the industry standard. seeher.com
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At Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, we are driven to improve the personal health of people everywhere. Our differentiated portfolio of iconic brands, including Tylenol®, Zarbee’s®, Neutrogena®, Aveeno®, Listerine®, OGX®, and Johnson’s®, delivers life-enhancing, first-to-market innovation. By combining the power of science with meaningful human insights and digitalfirst thinking, we help more than 1.2 billion people live healthier lives every day, from their very first day. jnj.com
MMC is a next-gen communications agency that uses influence and culture to catapult business and get the world talking. To learn more, please visit: HelloMMC.com. MMC is a part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group. NAME:Jackie Widrow TITLE: MD EMAIL: jwidrow@hellommc.com
LVMH, the world’s leading luxury products group, gathers 75 prestigious brands, with 64.2 billion euros revenue in 2021 and a retail network of over 5,500 stores worldwide. LVMH businesses are organized in six different sectors: Wines & Spirits (Moët & Chandon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Hennessy and Château d’Yquem) , Fashion & Leather Goods (Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Christian Dior, Celine, Marc Jacobs), Perfumes & Cosmetics (Parfums Christian Dior, Parfums Givenchy, Guerlain, Benefit Cosmetics, Fresh), Watches & Jewelry (TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co.), Selective Retailing (Sephora, DFS, Miami Cruiseline), and Other Activities. True to tradition, each of our brands builds on a specialty legacy while keeping an unwavering focus on the exquisite caliber of its products. lvmh.com
NielsenIQ solutions provide robust analytics to meet the beauty and personal care needs of manufacturers, retailers, brand behemoths and start-ups. Our insights are as broad as they are deep, providing full understanding of the market to empower informed decisions. Gain a competitive edge with consumer trends and CPG market intelligence. nielsenIQ.com/beauty NAME: Tara James Taylor TITLE: SVP Beauty & Personal Care at NielsenIQ EMAIL: tara.james@nielseniq.com
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. about.facebook.com/meta
Skin science for daily hair repair. OLAPLEX is the complete hair repair system that treats hair like skin–with a customizable routine and scientifically proven ingredient technology. Patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™ in every step means any hair type can create a routine to treat, maintain, and protect from all the ways daily life damages hair. Scientifically proven. Stylist approved. Support@olaplex.com. olaplex.com
Parlux, a leading global beauty company, designs, manufactures, markets and distributes prestige fragrances and related products. It is ranked among the top cosmetic and fragrance companies globally with a brand portfolio that has strong global awareness and marketing penetration. Parlux has been partnering with pop culture icons, fashion designers and lifestyle brands since 1987, bringing their vision to life through fragrance. The brand portfolio includes Eilish, Billie Eilish’ debut fragrance, Jessica Simpson, Kenneth Cole, Paris Hilton, Sean John, Tommy Bahama and Vince Camuto. parlux.com
Too Faced is a serious makeup brand that knows how to have fun. We believe makeup is power, giving people the freedom to express themselves and the confidence to take over the world. With an exuberant approach to everything we do, we use the finest cuttingedge ingredients to create innovative, cruelty-free cosmetics that people love to wear. Create your own looks, find what you love and OWN YOUR PRETTY. toofaced.com NAME: Tara Simon TITLE: Global GM EMAIL: TSimon@toofaced.com
Beauty for All Industries (BFA) inspires everyone to express themselves, making beauty accessible for all. Home to the largest beauty subscription brands in the world: IPSY and BoxyCharm, as well as brand incubator, Madeby Collective, and personal care brand, Refreshments, we give millions of individuals the tools to make their mark on the world. bfaindustries.com
Since its debut in North America more than 20 years ago, Sephora has been a leader in prestige omni-retail with the mission of creating an inviting beauty shopping experience and inspiring fearlessness in our community. Sephora has been an industry-leading champion of diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment, guided by our longstanding company values. In 2019, Sephora announced a new tagline and manifesto, “We Belong to Something Beautiful,” to reinforce its dedication to fostering belonging amongst all clients and employees and to publicly strive for a more inclusive vision for retail in the Americas. Sephora continues to give back to our communities and advance inclusion in our industry through its social impact and equity programming, called the Sephora D&I Heart Journey. ExternalComms@sephora.com. sephora.com
Stemming from the rich coverage of WWD, Beauty Inc was created as the insider’s guide to the global beauty community. The publication is highly-regarded for comprehensive reporting on industry trends and marketplace developments and is considered the premier source for in-depth coverage on all aspects of the beauty industry. With six issues each year, Beauty Inc is timed to key industry events, trade shows, CEW Series, WWD Summits and the annual Beauty Inc Awards. In addition to Beauty Inc’s printed magazine, Beauty Inc newly launched a weekly digital newsletter, which, each Friday, delivers in-depth analysis and realtime reporting of key issues and opportunities in Beauty, as well as expanded product and industry coverage. wwd.com
Consultancy Media Productions is a full-service creative agency with broadcast studio and post production facility in Times Square, that helps the world’s most affluent brands create multimedia content, on-the-spot, wherever and whenever they need it. Consultancy’s team of journalists, artists and strategists also place customized, controlled content on the media outlets of your choice. consultancymedia.com info@ConsultancyMedia.com 646-706-1239
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Kaplow Communications, based in New York City, specializes in conceptualizing and executing integrated campaigns that change conversations in today’s digital world. Kaplow’s award-winning programs include brand strategy, media relations, influencer marketing and executive visibility, reaching consumers at every touch point and creating an emotional bond that drives loyalty and brand love. For information, call 212-221-1713 or visit kaplow.com
Suite K Value Added Services offers full research and development, innovative product formulations, quick turnaround, and quality contract manufacturing and filling to bring products to market. Catering to Indie brands and start-up companies, Suite K develops products and systems to best suit our customers’ business opportunities. suite-k.com
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