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Leaders in Beauty: Innovation, Connection & the Future of Beauty

We hosted a dynamic conversation in Shoreditch with senior beauty and innovation leaders shaping the industry’s next chapter.

  • BrainStation London
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  • Sep 23, 2025
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  • Anne-Claire Ahouangonou

    Anne-Claire Ahouangonou

    Global Senior Brand Lead

    Deciem
  • Max Fumagalli

    Max Fumagalli

    UX Director

    Beautie Pie

Beauty leaders from DECIEM and Beauty Pie shared how technology, sustainability, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining the future of the industry, from AI-driven personalization to eco-conscious innovation and seamless omnichannel experiences.

  • Anne-Claire Ahouangonou

    Anne-Claire Ahouangonou

    Global Senior Brand Lead

    Anne-Claire Ahouangonou is a global brand strategist with over a decade of experience building beauty and wellness brands across multinational conglomerates and founder-led scale-ups - demonstrating both strategic agility and entrepreneurial spirit - in both London and Paris. She has held key roles at La Prairie, L’Oréal (YSL), and PUIG (Prada Parfums), and now is working on building NIOD at DECIEM (The Abnormal Beauty Company), part of The Estée Lauder Companies. Her expertise spans brand strategy, product innovation, storytelling & content, and high-impact marketing. Known for her strategic clarity and creative rigor, Anne-Claire is passionate about building science-driven, culturally resonant love brands that stand the test of time.

  • Max Fumagalli

    Max Fumagalli

    UX Director

    Member of the Depop founding team, with over 30 years of experience in user interface and platform design, design management, and creative direction. A highly experienced, results-oriented Design Leader with demonstrated ability to build, grow, and motivate teams of design professionals. Proven ability to translate user needs and business strategies into engaging experiences. Deep expertise in iOS, watchOS, and web/graphics design. As a designer, I prefer to identify myself as a people observer, as I continuously learn by observing the interactions and device usage of individuals around me. My diverse background encompasses various fields, including printing, book production, industrial design, and design development itself. I possess the ability to manage the graphic design process in accordance with guidelines provided by external entities. Furthermore, I excel in supervising teams in a directing capacity. My passion lies in technology and people, particularly in the intricate relationship between the two.

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