Co-Founder & CEO (Equity-Based Partnership Role)
Posted 2026-05-05Job Title: Co-Founder & CEO (Equity-Based Partnership Role)
Industry: Beauty & Personal Care
Location: Global / Middle East Preferred
Engagement: Founding Leadership – Equity Only
We are launching a next-generation beauty venture with regional scale ambition and global brand potential. We are seeking a visionary female beauty industry leader to join as Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer in a true partnership capacity.
This is not an employment role. This is an ownership opportunity.
We are looking for a strategic operator who understands the heritage of beauty, respects brand craft, and can scale modern beauty platforms through partnerships, community, and commercial excellence.
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The Mission
To build a category-defining beauty brand rooted in authenticity, innovation, and long-term brand equity — not short-term trends.
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Who We Are Looking For
A seasoned executive with:
- Deep expertise in the beauty, cosmetics, skincare, or wellness industry
- Proven track record in brand building and market expansion
- Strong network across manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and influencers
- Experience in partnership development and strategic collaborations
- Ability to attract investors and negotiate commercial agreements
- Leadership maturity to build and inspire high-performing teams
This role requires gravitas, operational discipline, and growth mindset.
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Core Responsibilities
- Define and execute the company’s vision and 5-year growth roadmap
- Lead product strategy, brand positioning, and go-to-market execution
- Establish strategic partnerships (retail, distribution, influencers, labs)
- Drive revenue growth, margin optimization, and expansion strategy
- Represent the company in investor and media engagements
- Build organizational culture and operational excellence
- Scale regionally and internationally
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What You Gain
- Significant founding equity stake
- Full executive authority and brand leadership
- Access to venture-building infrastructure and strategic support
- Opportunity to shape a legacy beauty brand
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⚖️ Ideal Profile
- 7+ years in beauty leadership or brand ownership
- Experience scaling from early-stage to growth stage
- Strong commercial acumen and P&L ownership
- Entrepreneurial resilience
- Partnership-driven mindset
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This is for builders, not employees.
- For leaders ready to create generational impact in the beauty industry.
- If you are prepared to build, lead, and scale as a true partner — we invite you to connect confidentially.