Denée Pearson
Global Brand President, NYX Professional Makeup, L'Oréal
The venue
The Malin — Chelsea, NYC
Our home for the day: a light-filled members' space in the heart of Chelsea, with a private auditorium for the program, a lounge to reconnect between sessions, and an elegant bar to close out the evening.
Inside the space
Auditorium seating for the program, the lounge for sessions in between, and a private boardroom for the Executive Exchange reception.
What to expect
Boardroom Beauty’s Annual Leaders Forum is a one-day flagship convening for ambitions beauty leaders ready to expand their influence, perspectives, network, and vision for what comes next.
01Industry Insights
Candid conversations with executives and operators examining the forces shaping beauty—and what those shifts mean for the people building their careers within it.
02Practical Expansion Workshop
Action-oriented session designed to broaden leadership and create more professional optionality.
03Meaningful Proximity
Intentional opportunities to build relationships across functions, companies, career stages, and generations of leadership.
04Gifts & Perks
Enjoy prestige beauty gift bags worth +$300, curated beverages and bites throughout the day, plus the Expansion Resource Guide filled with discounted tools,, partners, and resources to support what comes next in your journey.
Our sponsors
AGENDA
Meet the Speakers
Sonika Malhotra
GM & President, Americas MAKEUP FOREVER
Sukiana Chancy
Chief Executive Officer. Topicals
Erin Goldson
Founder & CEO, Vineyard Icon; PR & Influencer Marketing Lead, Dove Men
Camille Darby
Global Brand & Marketing Executive
Sandra Garcia Green
Chief Empowerment Officer, Ecounter Your Potential
Dr Quetrell Heyward
Physician, Spring Fertility
Reneé Sewell
AI & Strategic Initiatives, Estée Lauder Companies
Kayalin Akens-Irby
Founder & CEO, Sela
Milan Crawford
Head of PR, Influence, and Experiential at TRESemmé
Connor Archbold
CEO & Founder, Tracksuit
Maya Miller
Founder of SiSTEM Collective & Software Engineer at Uber
Maya Allen
Beauty Editor, The Cut
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The Expand Edit
A half-day of candid conversation, practical insight, and meaningful connection.
11:30 AM
Doors Open
Arrive, settle in, and meet fellow attendees before the program begins.
12:00 PM
Opening Remarks
A welcome and framing of the day’s themes: influence, income, insight, and opportunity.
12:15 PM
Expand Your Insights: Where Beauty is Going, Presented by Tracksuit
Proprietary research & industry intel with Sonika Malhotra, GM & President of MAKEUPFOREVER and Denée Pearson, Global President of NYX Professional, and Tracksuit on the forces shaping beauty today.
1:00 PM
Expand Your Options: Influence, Mobility & Career Optionality in a Shifting Market
How to build influence beyond your title and turn your expertise, reputation, and network into greater career optionality — from portfolio careers and new income streams to personal branding. Speakers include Camille Darby, Global Brand Marketing Executive, Erin Goldson, Founder of Vineyard Icon, Maya Allen, Beauty Editor at The Cut, and Sandra Garcia, Chief Empowerment Officer & C-Suite Coach
1:50 PM
Expand Well: Ambition Without Wellbeing as an Afterthought
A conversation about building a sustainable career without sacrificing your health, boundaries, or joy. Speakers include Kayalin Akens-Irby, Founder of SELA, Dr. Quetrell Heyward, Physician at Spring Fertility and Burnout Coach &
2:30 PM
Expand with AI: The New Rules of Work, Creativity & Competitive Advantage
How ambitious leaders can use AI to sharpen decision-making, unlock creativity, and create new leverage. Speakers: Renée Sewell, AI & Transformation (Estée Lauder Co.), Maya Miller, Founder & AI Expert (SiStEM Collective), Oyin Awosika, Director of Marketing (Estée Lauder Co.)
3:15 PM
Closing Remarks & Keynote with Sukiana Chancy, CEO of Topicals
A closing message and keynote moment to bring the day together and send you into the evening with clarity and momentum.
4:00 PM
Expand Your Network: The Executive Exchange, presented by TYB
An intimate closing reception connecting next-gen beauty executives with current senior executives for meaningful conversation, relationship-building, and cross-generational exchange.
Times and sessions are subject to change.
Our sponsors
A look back
2025 Summit Speakers
Sarah Curtis Henry
President, L'Oréal Luxe
Kenya Eldridge
SVP of Marketing, Haus Labs
Kara Brothers
Former President, Starface
Daisy Boetang
Head of Global Brand Engagement, IT Cosmetics
A look back
The 2025 Leaders Summit
Our inaugural full-day convening: executive roundtables, a founders panel, and an evening reception bringing together operators, investors, and brand builders.
Partnerships
Become a Forum Partner
Boardroom Beauty™ partners with organizations that share our commitment to cultivating leadership, advancing industry insight, and expanding opportunity across the beauty ecosystem.
Partnership opportunities may include programming, executive participation, thought leadership, experiential activation, and meaningful engagement with our community.