A former child refugee turned corporate beauty exec who developed some of the world’s biggest brands, Fadi Mourad is a true embodiment of the American dream. Fadi’s family fled the unrest in Beirut, Lebanon, when he was just a boy, leading him to develop a nearly superhuman work ethic and will to succeed in any situation. Armed with a science background and natural creativity, his unique blend of technical knowledge and ingenuity allowed him to rise up the ladder with some of the world’s biggest beauty brands.His achievements include developing award-winning skincare, haircare, fragrance, body, home, and sexual wellness franchises for L-Brands (Bath and Body Works), Estée Lauder (Lab Series Skincare for Men and the Bumble and bumble), Dollar Shave Club, Bellami, and Hello Cake. Fadi’s passion has always been in the beauty industry, where he leverages his extensive industry expertise to help brands build immediate and long-term innovation strategies to fuel and sustain growth. Fadi’s experience with small brands provides a level of mentorship that helps build brand strategies for fellow founders. A lengthy list of awards prove Fadi’s passion is palpable, as he thrives on working with diverse teams to drive visionary ideas from concepts to products. He’s become known as a leader with the unique ability to achieve seemingly impossible goals. His achievements have been recognized by multiple leading media outlets, and he provides ongoing expert contributions to top beauty editorial publications. In every area of his life, Fadi is the master of making things grow, thrive, and expand into uncharted territory.