Anna Teal is a seasoned beauty and wellness industry executive with over 20 years of experience in brand development and retail execution. Currently, she serves as CEO of two notable brands and is a member of the leadership team at Global Brands within Walgreens Boots Alliance, responsible for strategic partnerships. She is also a founding patron and advisory board member of the British Beauty Council. With a business, management, marketing, and related support services Bachelor's degree from Nottingham University Business School, Anna has amassed extensive experience in C-suite strategies, M&A, and change programs. In her former position at Aromatherapy Associates, Anna served as global CEO, while at Walgreens Boots Alliance, she was VP and Global Business Development & Strategic Planning Director, Senior Brand Partnership Manager, and head of brand partnerships. Anna's professional skills include strategic vision and planning, business plan creation, M&A and post-acquisition integration, commercial negotiation, brand development, exclusive brand development, and contract management.