The 100 Allies Accelerator Clinic – Cycle 3

The UK’s most inclusive, high-impact accelerator for ambitious consumer talent

16 October 2025 | 6–8:30 PM | L’ORÉAL ACADEMY

Three private 1:1s with top industry mentors - helping professionals, freelancers, and founders grow, switch lanes, or make a bold move

Strategic Partners

What to expect

Explore the unique opportunities designed to elevate your career and business

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One-on-One Mentoring Sessions

02

Interactive Career & Personal Branding Clinics

03

Fundraising and Financial Planning

04

Career Coaching

05

Leadership & Team-Building Guidance

06

Networking To Boost Your Visibility

07

Inspiring Thought Leadership

08

Curated Goodie & Content Moments

09

Access to the thriving 100 Allies Ecosystem

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Meet Top Experts, get tailored advice in-person

Startup & Growth
Customer Strategy
Capital & Fundraising
Marketing & Branding
Career Growth

Leadership
Executive Coaching
Sustainability & Innovation
Retail & Partnerships

Founder, serial entrepreneur, and DTC expert. Ask about scaling brands, strategic fundraising, and bootstrapping startups

Aaron Chatterley

founder & ceo of Indu Exited co-founder feelunique

Co-Founder of CYD Connects. Discuss sustainability, innovation in beauty, and creating impactful solutions

Aisling Connaughton

Co-Founder & Sustainability Solutionist, CYD Connects

VP, Puig UK & Ireland. Talk about navigating career progression, building brand partnerships, and thriving in the European beauty industry

Alexandra Doudard

Vice President, Puig UK & Ireland

Luxury Retail Leader. Ask Ali about breaking into luxury retail, UK market strategies, consumer engagement, and building strong retailer relationships.

Ali Khokher

Retail Lead for Beauty at Bicester Village

L’Oréal Paris GM GM & Brand Builder

Amélie Fortier-Cyr

UK&I General Manager for L’Oréal Paris

Indie Brand Builder + Growth Strategist

Amy Kapolnek

Growth Strategist, Business Advisor + Fractional CMO

Weleda UK director & commercial scale-up adviser

Aneurin Smith

UK Commercial Director at Weleda, FOUNDER, THINKSMITHS

Investor at Felix Capital. Ask about venture capital, funding for beauty brands, and scaling consumer businesses

Angela chou

Investor, Felix Capital

Westman Atelier GM & Manifesto Wellness Founder

Anna Marcovici

GM EMEA, Westman Atelier Founder, Impact Beauty Group & Manifesto Nutrition

Chief Buying Officer at THG - Cult Beauty, Dermstore & Lookfantastic

Billie Faricy

CHIEF BUYING OFFICER, THG

Marketing consultant + Fractional CMO. Ask about marketing career development, community building + advocacy, and fuelling brand awareness no matter what your budget.

CAMILLA CRAVEN

MARKETING CONSULTANT + FRACTIONAL CMO

VP GM, GLOBAL BEAUTY brand

Christine Cassidy

VP GM, International at e.l.f. Beauty

Viral TikTok Beauty Founder & CEO, Glow For It

Daisy Kelly

CEO/FOUNDER, GLOW FOR IT

Co-founder behind Nala’s Baby & SYPS. Ask about launching with celebs, retail wins & founder visibility

David Olusegun

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Creative Control Ventures

Global comms lead. Ask about influencer strategy, VIP collabs & beauty brand launches

Davina Kumal

Global Director, PR/IM & Advocacy – Rimmel

PR strategist & storyteller. Ask about brand visibility, editorial strategy & scaling reputation

Deborah Johnson

FOUNDER & PR STRATEGIST DTJ PR and Brand Management

Global beauty leader at L’Occitane. Talk about building inclusive teams, scaling brands, and retail strategy.

Dianna Tieu

Managing Director L’Occitane UK & IRELAND

Estrid CFO & strategic growth finance leader

Divya Jain

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER, Estrid

Founder & CEO of The Beauty Beat. Talk about beauty partnerships, creating inclusive spaces, and brand storytelling

Donna Dia

Founder & CEO The BEAUTY BEAT

Broadcaster, journalist, and founder. Talk about diversity in beauty, media strategy, and building an impactful brand voice

Dr Ateh Jewel

broadcaster, journalist, founder, and Diversity advocate

Non-Exec Director, Marketing expert, and Career coach. Ask about leadership, career transitions, and authentic personal branding

Dunke Afe

Non-Exec director,marketing EXPERT & career COACH

L’Oréal digital lead & AI strategist. Ask about omnichannel growth, CRM, and future-ready brand ops

Ekaterina Golovanova

Digital Director, PhD L’Oréal Luxe UK&I

Consumer VC at Redrice

Gabbie Swycher

CONSUMER VC & STRATEGIC GROWTH PARTNER

Boots Ignite lead & retail innovation expert

Grace Vernon

Head of Boots Ignite & Global Foresight, Trends

Men’s grooming founder & DTC brand builder

Jake Xu

co-founder of Shakeup Cosmetics

FMCG recruitment expert. Ask about making great career moves, hiring for growth and building culture

Jonathan Taylor-Miller

Managing Director (RecruitmenT)

CEO of Brand Potential. Discuss brand transformation, creative strategy, and leadership in beauty

Julietta Dexter

CEO OF BRAND POTENTIAL CHAIR OF SMART WORKS

Beauty CEO & M&A advisor. Ask about leadership, exits, ecomm strategy & industry growth

Kanayo Ogodazi

MANAGING DIRECTOR ZELENS ex L’Oréal, Founder & consultant

Grown Alchemist CMO, Brand creator (Soap & Glory & Soho Skin). Ask about turning brand strategy into cultural icons

Lauren Myers

Fractional CMO (ex- Grown Alchemist, Boots, Unilever)

L’Occitane marketing director & luxury brand strategist

Leslie Caswell

Marketing Director, L’Occitane en Provence UK&I

Chief Growth Officer L’Oréal UKI. Ask about brand building, leadership, and driving impact across global markets

Manashi Guha

Chief Growth Officer, L’Oréal UK & Ireland

Head of North Europe at Charlotte Tilbury. Ask about leadership, international career expansion, and building standout teams.

Namita Khosla

HEAD OF NORTH EUROPE CHARLOTTE TILBURY

CEO of Beauty Vibe. Discuss entrepreneurial career pivots, scaling beauty businesses, and carving your professional path.

Noelle Mahdi Shine

CEO BEAUTY VIBE

Founder of Free the Birds. Ask about creative strategy, brand identity, and creating compelling campaigns

Paul Domenet

FOUNDER AND CREATIVE STRATEGY DIRECTOR – FREE THE BIRDS

CO-FOUNDER personalised health and beauty

Rachel Jones

Co-Founder Skin + Me

Ex–Liberty beauty buyer & Vogue writer. Ask about retail cut-through, storytelling & positioning for scale

Rhea Cartwright

Beauty Strategy & Brand Consultant | Retail Expert

DTC and eCommerce expert. Ask about scaling subscription brands, optimising digital growth, and building high-performing teams

Roshni Patel

Head of eCommerce (DTC) Wild Nutrition

CPG strategic marketing consultant

Ruth Birley

Strategic Marketing Consultant (exUnilever)

CEW UK MD & beauty ecosystem connector

Sallie Berkery

Managing Director, CEW UK

Ex-Coty brand leader & scaling strategist

Sarah Pirrie

Strategic Brand Leader Ex-Coty, SMEs

CEO of Shaded, a DTC growth agency. Talk about impactful marketing, scaling DTC brands, and building profitable strategies

Shivali Bennion

Co-Founder & CEO, Shaded growth agency

MD at Blink Brow Bar. Talk about professional growth, leading iconic brands, and managing service-oriented businesses

Taj Giles

Managing Director Blink Brow Bar

Global head of marketing, Trotters childrenswear. Ask about branding & marketing, startegic growth and consumer strategies across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle

Valentina Lui

GLOBAL HEAD OF MARKETING, TROTTERS CHILDRENSWEAR

Beauty concierge tech founder

Venetia Archer

founder and CEO of Ruuby

Retail Consultant. Discuss retail strategy, building brand presence, and partnerships in beauty

Zoe Teden

RETAIL CONSULTANT & brand advisor

Tickets now on sale – book here

Meet Top Experts, get tailored advice in-person

Founder, serial entrepreneur, and DTC expert. Ask about scaling brands, strategic fundraising, and bootstrapping startups

Aaron Chatterley

founder & ceo of Indu Exited co-founder feelunique

Co-Founder of CYD Connects. Discuss sustainability, innovation in beauty, and creating impactful solutions

Aisling Connaughton

Co-Founder & Sustainability Solutionist, CYD Connects

VP, Puig UK & Ireland. Talk about navigating career progression, building brand partnerships, and thriving in the European beauty industry

Alexandra Doudard

Vice President, Puig UK & Ireland

Luxury Retail Leader. Ask Ali about breaking into luxury retail, UK market strategies, consumer engagement, and building strong retailer relationships.

Ali Khokher

Retail Lead for Beauty at Bicester Village

L’Oréal Paris GM GM & Brand Builder

Amélie Fortier-Cyr

UK&I General Manager for L’Oréal Paris

Indie Brand Builder + Growth Strategist

Amy Kapolnek

Growth Strategist, Business Advisor + Fractional CMO

Weleda UK director & commercial scale-up adviser

Aneurin Smith

UK Commercial Director at Weleda, FOUNDER, THINKSMITHS

Investor at Felix Capital. Ask about venture capital, funding for beauty brands, and scaling consumer businesses

Angela chou

Investor, Felix Capital

Westman Atelier GM & Manifesto Wellness Founder

Anna Marcovici

GM EMEA, Westman Atelier Founder, Impact Beauty Group & Manifesto Nutrition

Chief Buying Officer at THG - Cult Beauty, Dermstore & Lookfantastic

Billie Faricy

CHIEF BUYING OFFICER, THG

Marketing consultant + Fractional CMO. Ask about marketing career development, community building + advocacy, and fuelling brand awareness no matter what your budget.

CAMILLA CRAVEN

MARKETING CONSULTANT + FRACTIONAL CMO

VP GM, GLOBAL BEAUTY brand

Christine Cassidy

VP GM, International at e.l.f. Beauty

Viral TikTok Beauty Founder & CEO, Glow For It

Daisy Kelly

CEO/FOUNDER, GLOW FOR IT

Co-founder behind Nala’s Baby & SYPS. Ask about launching with celebs, retail wins & founder visibility

David Olusegun

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Creative Control Ventures

Global comms lead. Ask about influencer strategy, VIP collabs & beauty brand launches

Davina Kumal

Global Director, PR/IM & Advocacy – Rimmel

PR strategist & storyteller. Ask about brand visibility, editorial strategy & scaling reputation

Deborah Johnson

FOUNDER & PR STRATEGIST DTJ PR and Brand Management

Global beauty leader at L’Occitane. Talk about building inclusive teams, scaling brands, and retail strategy.

Dianna Tieu

Managing Director L’Occitane UK & IRELAND

Estrid CFO & strategic growth finance leader

Divya Jain

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER, Estrid

Founder & CEO of The Beauty Beat. Talk about beauty partnerships, creating inclusive spaces, and brand storytelling

Donna Dia

Founder & CEO The BEAUTY BEAT

Broadcaster, journalist, and founder. Talk about diversity in beauty, media strategy, and building an impactful brand voice

Dr Ateh Jewel

broadcaster, journalist, founder, and Diversity advocate

Non-Exec Director, Marketing expert, and Career coach. Ask about leadership, career transitions, and authentic personal branding

Dunke Afe

Non-Exec director,marketing EXPERT & career COACH

L’Oréal digital lead & AI strategist. Ask about omnichannel growth, CRM, and future-ready brand ops

Ekaterina Golovanova

Digital Director, PhD L’Oréal Luxe UK&I

Consumer VC at Redrice

Gabbie Swycher

CONSUMER VC & STRATEGIC GROWTH PARTNER

Boots Ignite lead & retail innovation expert

Grace Vernon

Head of Boots Ignite & Global Foresight, Trends

Men’s grooming founder & DTC brand builder

Jake Xu

co-founder of Shakeup Cosmetics

FMCG recruitment expert. Ask about making great career moves, hiring for growth and building culture

Jonathan Taylor-Miller

Managing Director (RecruitmenT)

CEO of Brand Potential. Discuss brand transformation, creative strategy, and leadership in beauty

Julietta Dexter

CEO OF BRAND POTENTIAL CHAIR OF SMART WORKS

Beauty CEO & M&A advisor. Ask about leadership, exits, ecomm strategy & industry growth

Kanayo Ogodazi

MANAGING DIRECTOR ZELENS ex L’Oréal, Founder & consultant

Grown Alchemist CMO, Brand creator (Soap & Glory & Soho Skin). Ask about turning brand strategy into cultural icons

Lauren Myers

Fractional CMO (ex- Grown Alchemist, Boots, Unilever)

L’Occitane marketing director & luxury brand strategist

Leslie Caswell

Marketing Director, L’Occitane en Provence UK&I

Chief Growth Officer L’Oréal UKI. Ask about brand building, leadership, and driving impact across global markets

Manashi Guha

Chief Growth Officer, L’Oréal UK & Ireland

Head of North Europe at Charlotte Tilbury. Ask about leadership, international career expansion, and building standout teams.

Namita Khosla

HEAD OF NORTH EUROPE CHARLOTTE TILBURY

CEO of Beauty Vibe. Discuss entrepreneurial career pivots, scaling beauty businesses, and carving your professional path.

Noelle Mahdi Shine

CEO BEAUTY VIBE

Founder of Free the Birds. Ask about creative strategy, brand identity, and creating compelling campaigns

Paul Domenet

FOUNDER AND CREATIVE STRATEGY DIRECTOR – FREE THE BIRDS

CO-FOUNDER personalised health and beauty

Rachel Jones

Co-Founder Skin + Me

Ex–Liberty beauty buyer & Vogue writer. Ask about retail cut-through, storytelling & positioning for scale

Rhea Cartwright

Beauty Strategy & Brand Consultant | Retail Expert

DTC and eCommerce expert. Ask about scaling subscription brands, optimising digital growth, and building high-performing teams

Roshni Patel

Head of eCommerce (DTC) Wild Nutrition

CPG strategic marketing consultant

Ruth Birley

Strategic Marketing Consultant (exUnilever)

CEW UK MD & beauty ecosystem connector

Sallie Berkery

Managing Director, CEW UK

Ex-Coty brand leader & scaling strategist

Sarah Pirrie

Strategic Brand Leader Ex-Coty, SMEs

CEO of Shaded, a DTC growth agency. Talk about impactful marketing, scaling DTC brands, and building profitable strategies

Shivali Bennion

Co-Founder & CEO, Shaded growth agency

MD at Blink Brow Bar. Talk about professional growth, leading iconic brands, and managing service-oriented businesses

Taj Giles

Managing Director Blink Brow Bar

Global head of marketing, Trotters childrenswear. Ask about branding & marketing, startegic growth and consumer strategies across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle

Valentina Lui

GLOBAL HEAD OF MARKETING, TROTTERS CHILDRENSWEAR

Beauty concierge tech founder

Venetia Archer

founder and CEO of Ruuby

Retail Consultant. Discuss retail strategy, building brand presence, and partnerships in beauty

Zoe Teden

RETAIL CONSULTANT & brand advisor

Tickets now on sale – book here