Skin Anarchy
Skin Anarchy
Ekta et al.
Lessons in Leadership: The Future of Beauty with CEW President Elana Drell Szyfer
39 minutes Posted Mar 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Welcome And Alana’s New Role
Career Origins And Early Internships
Chanel To L’Oréal: Entering Beauty
Climbing To Global Marketing Leadership
Pivot To Private Equity And CEO Roles
CEW Strategy And Presidency Transition
Building Skills: Small Vs Large Brands
Running Global Marketing At Estée Lauder
Why Leave Big Beauty For Ownership
Integrating Corporate Rigor With Startup Grit
What’s Changed In Marketing And Discovery
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Elana Drell Szyfer, president of Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and one of the most influential leaders in the global beauty industry. With more than three decades of experience spanning companies like Chanel, L’Oréal, Avon, Estée Lauder, and RéVive, Elana offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how careers in beauty evolve—and what it takes to navigate an industry that constantly reinvents itself. Elana's path in...