Department: Small Business Experts

Alexa Brown is a native of Los Angeles, California and moved to New York after studying Business at the University of Southern California. She began her career in the Macy’s…

Mrs. McPhilliamy is a managing director in Harris Williams’ Consumer Group. She has over 20 years of experience providing strategic and financial advice to public and private companies, entrepreneurs, and…

Ashley Banks is an experienced digital marketer, precision strategist, and persuasive storyteller who lives at the intersection of creativity and data. In her 8+ years in the digital sphere, she’s…

Leslie Hall is the President and founder of iced media, an award-winning digital agency she’s led for two decades. In her role, Leslie helps guide the strategy, communications and media…

John R. Kouris is the Executive Director responsible for the successful operation of a 20,000-member international organization of civil defense lawyers, in-house counsel and corporations. He is a visionary, high…

Kristen Conneen is the senior buyer for Skincare & Skin Devices at QVC. After interning for QVC during college, Kristen launched her 10-year career at QVC.  Always passionate about the…

With a focus on strategic thinking along with media and influencer outreach, I’ve worked in the beauty, health and wellness realm for decades. I’ve helped our partners weather good times…

Carrie Gross began her career in the fashion world as a merchandising director overseeing both domestic and international women’s fashion markets, tracking trends and analyzing consumer behaviors. After 12 years…

Jeffrey brings over 30 years of global senior management in marketing, sales/ new business development prestige and mass markets in from the cosmetics otc pharmaceutical, nutritional supplements industry. Jeffrey has…

Jonina is a native of Iceland and Skaggs’ Art Director. Upon completing her studies in architecture, Jonina completed a Master’s in branding and design. After working at some of San…

Sarah Atkinson is a Partner in the Fashion and Beauty Group at Sheridans Sarah advises clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters including mergers and acquisitions, venture…

Mr. Charbin is a Managing Director at The Sage Group and is responsible for leading the firm’s Beauty & Personal Care advisory practice and its New York office. Select former…