Beauty’s current mood is optimistic, if apprehensive. Customers are endlessly excited by innovation, still searching for community and motivated to shop with brands that feel made for them, even against an uncertain global backdrop.
The past few months alone have underscored just how fluid the industry remains. While many brands are finding creative ways to grow, others are recalibrating and resetting their playbooks. This moment of transformation calls for more than just observation, but a call to action. In a rapidly evolving landscape, The Business of Beauty Global Forum will return to Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, California, from 24 to 26 June. The fourth edition of our unique beauty industry gathering will be presented by Klaviyo.
“The beauty industry has always been quick to embrace technology and use it to build genuinely meaningful relationships with their customers,” said Klaviyo chief marketing officer Jamie Domenici. “With AI opening up incredible new ways for brands to connect, we can’t wait to join this amazing group of leaders to be part of the conversation defining that future.”
For this year’s edition, we are pleased to reveal that Guillaume Motte, chief executive of Sephora, Byunghoon Kim, founder and chief executive of Korean beauty giant APR, Mona Kattan, founder of premium perfume brand Kayali and Patrick Starrr, founder of One/Size Beauty are among the speakers who will be joining us on stage.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Guillaume Motte, chief executive, Sephora
- Byunghoon Kim, founder and chief executive, APR
- Mona Kattan, founder and chief executive, Kayali
- Tom Hale, chief executive, Oura
- Laurence Semichon, chief executive, Diptyque
- Patrick Starrr, founder, One/Size
- Jamie Domenici, chief marketing officer, Klaviyo
- Tina Chen Craig, founder, U Beauty
We hope you will join us for what promises to be our most ambitious and thought-provoking gathering yet.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum is an invitation-only event. To request an invitation to attend, click here.
The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026 is made possible in part by our partners Klaviyo, Unilever Prestige, Front Row Group, Sephora, McKinsey & Company, Tilt Beauty and Stanly Ranch. If you are interested in learning about partnership opportunities, please contact us here.
Guillaume Motte is president and CEO of Sephora and a member of the LVMH executive committee. Motte previously held C-suite positions at Al Tayer Trends, Jennyfer and Celio before joining Sephora in 2018 as president of Sephora Europe and Middle East. Most recently, Motte spent two years as deputy CEO of LVMH Fashion Group. Guillaume is a graduate from École Centrale Paris. He has a master’s degree in economics from Cambridge University and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Byunghoon Kim is the founder and CEO of APR Corporation, the parent company behind leading Korean beauty and technology-driven brands including Medicube, Aprilskin, and Forment. Kim founded APR in 2014 at just 26 years old. The company has since achieved 11 consecutive years of quarterly growth under his leadership and reached unicorn status in 2023. APR is one of the youngest Korean companies to reach Korea’s main stock exchange, listing less than a decade after its founding. Kim holds a degree in business administration from Yonsei University.
Mona Kattan is the founder and chief executive of Kayali. The Arab-American entrepreneur launched her award-winning, Middle Eastern-inspired fragrance brand in 2018, and has since grown it into a globally recognised business with over 7 million followers across social media. Kattan was named one of the most powerful women in the Middle East by Forbes in 2024, and has appeared in publications such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She is an active mentor, speaker, and member of organisations like YPO, Founders Forum and The Fragrance Foundation.
Tom Hale is the chief executive officer at Ōura Health and a member of its board. Hale uses his 30 years of experience across technology and the consumer product industry to oversee the Finnish health-tech company’s business strategy and vision. Previously, he has held C-suite roles at HomeAway and Linden Lab, as well as executive roles at Macromedia and Adobe. Hale has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and sits on the boards of Cars.com, RocketReach and NoiseAware.
Laurence Semichon is chief executive of Diptyque. Semichon has been CEO since 2024, having held senior vice president roles at the luxury candle and fragrance brand since first joining in 2019. Previously, Semichon worked at LVMH for almost two decades, beginning her career at Parfums Givenchy and most recently holding the position of fragrance director at Louis Vuitton. Semichon graduated from HEC Paris with a degree in Specialisation Marketing.
Patrick Starrr is a makeup artist, content creator and founder of One/Size Beauty. The Filipino artist, who has over 8 million followers across Youtube and TikTok, has been recognised for his artistry by the likes of Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. In 2020, Starr launched One/Size, an inclusive beauty brand rooted in a one-size-fits-all approach, globally known for its On ‘Til Dawn setting spray. Starrr is an advocate for self-expression and the underrepresented, and made history as one of the first male ambassadors to work with major brands like MAC Cosmetics and Benefit Cosmetics.
Jamie Domenici is chief marketing officer at Klaviyo. Domenici joined the customer retention marketing company in 2023, playing a pivotal role in its initial public offering and brand transformation. During her tenure, Klaviyo has grown to nearly 185,000 customers with an annual revenue run rate of more than $1 billion, and serves leading consumer brands like Victoria Beckham Beauty, Tory Burch and Birkenstock. Previously, Domenici served as CMO at GoTo, leading a major rebrand and accelerated growth across multiple business units.
Tina Chen Craig is the founder of U Beauty. The Chinese-American entrepreneur founded her science-backed skincare brand in 2019, emphasising simplicity and integrity through products driven by the brand’s proprietary Siren Capsule Technology. Craig also co-founded BagSnob in 2005, one of the world’s most influential fashion and lifestyle blogs. Craig soon became a leading voice in the luxury space, and collaborated with brands like Prada and Gucci. Craig has a bachelor’s degree in international finance from the University of Southern California.
