As we head into 2026, a host of challenges — from tariffs and AI to digital marketing and staffing — are keeping executives up at night. Today, we speak with CEW President Elana Drell Szyfer in her first interview since stepping into the role on what lies ahead for the beauty industry.
As we head into 2026, a host of challenges — from tariffs and AI to digital marketing and staffing — are keeping executives up at night. Today, we speak with CEW President Elana Drell Szyfer in her first interview since stepping into the role on what lies ahead for the beauty industry.
CEW sat down with Saltair’s female leadership team to discuss the of-the-moment brand’s positioning, community-based approach, and its mission to democratize beauty indulgence.
Experts unpacked what today’s beauty investors are really looking for — including clinically-backed brands, a strong Amazon strategy, and an understanding of beauty’s new growth playbook.
My colleague and friend Leonard Lauder didn’t just work in the beauty industry — he helped shape it.
Sequino will be responsible for accelerating innovation and makeup trends, step-changing consumer recruitment, and enhancing local relevance.
The appointments arrive following a year of record growth, global expansion, and cult-favorite launches including growing the viral Cheirosa Perfume Mist line.
A year after taking the helm as President and CEO of BeautyHealth, Marla Beck, an industry veteran, shares her progress — and plans.
Organizations including Gold House, Female Founders Fund, and The Asian Pacific American Taskforce have been instrumental in the rise of South Asian American entrepreneurs, leaders, and culture makers, according to the business magazine.
Erin Cast and Bradley Horowitz have joined the firm.
The national nonprofit organization, which is based in midtown Manhattan, consists of a team of 17 executives committed to decreasing the incidence and mortality of the world’s most common cancer through public education.
With three decades of global omnichannel experience, Mary van Praag knows how to transform companies. Her resume includes roles at firms including Revlon, Johnson & Johnson, Perricone MD, and Coty Inc. Since joining Milani Cosmetics in 2020, she’s energized the 23-year-old brand, boosting sales more than 50% to $200 million-plus. Here, van Praag talks about how she’s fusing Milani’s core products with innovative launches to be “the newest legacy brand” in the mass business.
Jane Lauder steps down but will continue to help execute the company’s turnaround plan.
