MARCH 30-31, 2026 | New York City
STRATEGY. CLARITY. COMMUNITY.
Every leap in growth carries risk. The C*Suite Summit is where proven leaders convene to step back, recalibrate, and align on what it truly takes to confront the challenges of scaling from proven concept to global asset.
Purpose-built for decision-makers.
Beauty Independent has long chronicled how brands evolve from idea to acquisition. The C-Suite Summit builds on that vantage point, bringing together the people actually leading that evolution. It’s an off-the-record, data-driven forum designed to surface real insights, identify emerging risks, and codify the practices that separate good brands from enduring ones.
The C-Suite Summit is a working retreat for leaders who’ve already built something real and are ready to sharpen their focus, align their teams, and master the next leap of their growth.
CROSSING the GROWTH chasm
The period between product-market proof and scalable enterprise is often the most precarious for brand leaders—where leaders must maintain high growth while building a company. Strategy, teams, and processes must evolve rapidly, yet guidance is scarce, and the external environment remains in constant flux. The C*Suite Summit was designed to empower leaders with the insight and frameworks to manage the most critical stage of their growth.
WHY C*SUITE IS DIFFERENT
Each element of the program is designed to move the conversation from abstract to actionable.
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Operator’s Agenda
Summit content is designed to focus on the decisions that matter most—deconstructing the choices that separate brands that scale from those that stall, and translating real-world experience into actionable frameworks for growth.
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The Best Minds
Accomplished operators with track records of scale, innovation, and leadership participate as peers—contributing insight, sharing hard-won lessons, challenging assumptions, and gaining new perspectives from others who have navigated similar inflection points.
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Collective Intelligence
Every participating executive completes a detailed pre-summit interview. The aggregated, anonymized findings are shared as industry benchmarks—illuminating how peers are approaching growth, operational discipline, technology integration and capital allocation.
“The proprietary research and data made this summit truly unique—valuable insights and conversations you don’t get from just lining up speakers.”
Brad Farrell
CMO, Beekman 1802
MEET YOUR FACULTY
The C*Suite Summit faculty is made up of industry veterans who have successfully built, scaled, and exited category-defining brands. They act as true thought partners, engaging directly with attendees in candid dialogue. Faculty members also shape the agenda itself, ensuring that every session addresses the real decisions and challenges leaders face in the journey from growth-stage to global scale.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Founder / CEO
Leaders refining enterprise strategy and preparing their organizations for global expansion, capital partnerships, or eventual acquisition.
CMO
Executives driving marketing effectiveness, brand equity, and community engagement while balancing growth investment with profitability.
CFO
Financial leaders ensuring disciplined cash management, accurate forecasting, and sound capital allocation to sustain profitable growth.
COO
Operational leaders focused on systems, supply chains, and organizational alignment, building the infrastructure required to scale effectively.
“The most relevant M&A and growth content I’ve seen in 20+ years of beauty—essential for any brand looking to scale toward an exit.”
Zack Zavalydriga
Board Advisor, Yellow Wood Partners
Join the executives defining beauty’s future. Inquire below.
There is no open ticketing for the C*Suite Summit; it is by invitation or application only. Please complete the inquiry form below, and a member of our team will connect with you to review the agenda and discuss whether the event is a good fit for your team.
The venue
Convene 237 Park
237 Park Ave, 1st Floor,
New York, NY 10017
March 30 - 31, 2026
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