Andranik Ayvazyan
Chief Partnership Officer, Keune
Andranik Ayvazyan is a beauty industry executive with over 15 years of experience driving growth, strategic partnerships, and international expansion across the beauty and personal care sector. He currently serves as Chief Partnership Officer at Keune, where his primary focus lies within the global haircare industry, building partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for brands and stakeholders. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of beauty, investments, and deal-making, helping companies scale and navigate complex market landscapes. With experience spanning Europe, the UK, and the GCC, he brings a global perspective to shaping the future of beauty.
Dorothy Lata
Founder, Media Spotlight Coaching
Dor Lata is a Global Media Presence Strategist and creator of Human Brand™, known for transforming how high-level leaders and founders embody presence, authority, and influence in a digital-first world.She is the founder of Command the Camera™, a transformational methodology designed to help executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders show up with clarity, confidence, and impact—on camera and beyond.With over 20 years of experience in the beauty and media industries, Dor’s background spans artistry, global education, and brand development. She spent 12 years at Bloomberg LP, where she rose to Creative Director of Global Operations, leading creative teams and shaping visual identity, on-camera presence, and brand standards across a worldwide platform.What further defined her perspective was launching her own fragrance brand—the E/4 Fragrance Collection—a female-founded, boutique fragrance house, fully developed and made in New York City. She led the brand from initial concept to retail distribution, including placement in Times Square, gaining firsthand insight into what makes a product not just exist—but sell.Through both corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, Dor recognized a defining truth: success in today’s saturated market goes beyond product quality. It’s driven by positioning, visibility, and the ability of the founder or brand to create trust, authority, and meaningful connection.Today, through her signature COMMAND Method™, Dor helps leaders become the face and driving force behind their business growth—showing up with confidence, clarity, and presence in every interaction.
Mia Collins
Director Of Beauty, Harrods
With over two decades of expertise in luxury, Mia Collins is an influential figure in the UK retail sector for leading the world-renowned Beauty business in Harrods.
Across her impressive career, Mia has harnessed innovative thinking and insights-led business planning to position Harrods Beauty at the pinnacle of global luxury retail.
Under her leadership, Harrods has been named the Fragrance Foundation’s “Fragrance Retailer of the Year” an unprecedented ten times; a testament to her talent for exceptional curation and her instinct for identifying emerging trends.
Mia’s strategic focus and creative direction has shaped many of Harrods most defining milestones: the launch of Salon de Parfums in 2014, a pioneering concept that reframed and redefined the world of fine fragrance; the opening of The Harrods Wellness Clinic in 2017, a visionary destination bridging aesthetics and integrative wellbeing; and the complete transformation of Harrods’ 46,000-square-foot Beauty Halls in 2019, setting a new global benchmark for immersive retail.
Most recently, Collins has extended the Harrods Beauty experience to new UK destinations, with the rollout of H beauty; a network of six specialty stores bringing the brand’s hallmark of luxury beauty to new audiences across England and Scotland.
Beyond her role at Harrods, Mia’s influence extends across the luxury sector. Collins is an award-winning leader, having received the CEW UK Achiever Award in 2014. A passionate advocate for mentorship and emerging talent, Mia continues to shape the future of the industry as a member of the CEW UK Board. Mia also collaborates closely with Walpole, the official governing body for UK luxury, where she is instrumental in guiding and inspiring the next generation of luxury industry leaders.
Dawn Kubicek
Founder, Leaders In Digital
Dawn Kubicek is the Founder of Leaders in Digital, an AI-first strategic consultancy headquartered in Dubai. With more than 25 years of experience in digital strategy, she advises global brands across finance, technology, beauty, health, wellness, and e-commerce on AI-driven visibility and growth.
In 2016, Dawn founded the Middle East’s first female-founded SEO consultancy, building a reputation for data-led growth across the GCC and international markets. She is a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker, and university lecturer, recognised for her expertise in AI-driven discovery, search visibility, and digital transformation.
Daniel Leese
Founder, Andsom Skin
Daniel Leese is the driving force behind Andsom Skin, the men’s grooming brand that proved natural, high-performance skincare can compete—and win. After a severe reaction to conventional products, Daniel began formulating alternatives in his kitchen. That DIY experiment became Andsom Skin: a range of science-backed, 100 % natural formulas that now help thousands of men achieve younger, healthier skin.
Under Daniel’s leadership, Andsom Skin has championed ingredient transparency, upcycled botanicals, and eco-conscious packaging—values that earned the company the prestigious “Skincare Brand of the Year” award in 2024 in their first year business. Today, Daniel’s mission is clear: set a new global standard for men’s grooming by proving clean ingredients, sustainability, and uncompromising results can go hand in hand.
Florence Roghe
Founder & Director, Collateral Projects
Florence Roghe is the founder of collateral projects., a project management and new product development agency specialising in the beauty industry. The agency offers fractional senior-level support, bringing the flexibility and agility modern brands need to scale smarter. With over 20 years of experience, she brings a unique blend of corporate and entrepreneurial insight, having worked with leading UK brands such as Beauty Pie, Soaper Duper, and Soap & Glory.
Through Collateral Projects, Florence has supported a range of premium and purpose-driven brands including Gallinée by Dr. Marie Drago, pioneers in microbiome skincare; MZ Skin by Dr. Maryam Zamani, a luxury doctor-led brand; and MIRROR WATER by Estée Lalonde, focused on self-care and wellbeing— along with various other brands and bespoke projects across the beauty industry.
Florence leads projects from concept to shelf, overseeing formulation, packaging, positioning, and strategy—ensuring each launch aligns with brand values and market needs. Passionate about innovation and product excellence, she helps brands build relevant products in a fast-moving and competitive landscape.
Collateral Projects offers fractional senior-level support, bringing the flexibility and agility modern brands need to scale smarter. Their approach is rooted in clear planning, strong processes, and a deep love for beauty done well.
Sanjana Mahesh Balani
Founder & CEO, Potion Inc.
Sanjana Balani is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of POTION INC, leading the company's vision of creating a hybrid skincare segment within the industry. She is a passionate entrepreneur, alchemist, and thought leader dedicated to revolutionizing the potency of nature.
Her skincare line, Potion, combines biotechnology with natural bioactive compounds, producing the most gentle, efficacy-based products. With Potion, Sanjana aims to redefine the goal of skincare, prioritizing skin health above all. "I ardently believe that contemporary consumers require skincare that transcends convention. They crave versatility, performance, and products that adapt seamlessly to their lifestyles," says Sanjana.
Today, Sanjana's forward-thinking approach has taken her across diverse landscapes and geographies, relentlessly seeking solutions that bridge all skin types and concerns. Having kicked off her professional career in the Middle East over a decade ago, Sanjana's global perspective recognizes the need for skincare meticulously crafted to deliver the best of both worlds, unlocking the skin's true potential.
Sanjana envisions a future where skincare transcends age, gender, and traditional formulas, embracing a fusion of skincare, biotechnology, and purpose.
Sanjana holds a Master's Degree, top graduate, from Regent’s University London and an undergraduate degree in Finance & International Management from Boston University. Driven by research data and skin tech innovation, Sanjana works passionately with chemists toward a vision that is plant-powered.