Isabel Malbois

Isabel Malbois is the Chief Executive Officer of NEOM Wellbeing, a position she assumed in October 2023.1 Her career in the beauty and wellness industry spans over 20 years, with experience in both large corporations and founder-led brands.2

Career Background

Isabel's professional journey includes:

• A 15-year tenure at L'Oréal, where she held various roles including:
  • General Manager for Giorgio Armani in the UK & Ireland
  • Brand President for Urban Decay in the US
• Leadership positions at Clarisonic & Biotherm
• Work experience at Disney Consumer Products, Trulife, SFR, and Nations Ltd

Education

• BA Hons in Psychology from the National University of Ireland, Galway
• International MBA from Reims Management School (now NEOMA Business School)
• MBA from Dublin City University

NEOM Journey

Isabel joined NEOM Organics in November 2021 as Global Commercial Director.1 Her progression at NEOM includes:

• Promotion to Managing Director in July 2022
• Appointment as CEO in October 2023, succeeding co-founder Oliver Mennell13

Leadership Philosophy

Isabel is known for her authentic leadership style and focus on team building. She emphasizes:

• Creating strong relationships with direct reports
• Empowering team members and supporting their expertise
• Maintaining an open-door policy
• Focusing on providing vision and removing roadblocks for her team2

Under her leadership, NEOM has experienced strong growth across all categories and expanded into new markets in the US, Canada, and Europe.1