Sumita Batra

Sumita Batra is a prominent figure in the beauty industry known for her role as the CEO of Ziba Beauty and as the founder of Sumita Cosmetics. With a diverse background growing up in India, England, and Iran, she identified a gap in the market and successfully introduced Eastern street art techniques like eyebrow threading to the US through her brand Ziba Beauty. She gained recognition for styling henna and body art for major Hollywood celebrities such as Beyoncé, Madonna, and Gwen Stefani, among others.

In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Sumita Batra is an accomplished author, having published 'The Art of Mehndi' in 1999. She has also ventured into brand consulting, offering strategic advice to global brands and executives in the competitive business landscape. Furthermore, she is the creator and host of The Global Beauty Summit, aimed at empowering and uplifting professionals in the beauty industry.

Sumita Batra's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from California State University, Long Beach, as well as additional studies in leadership and organizational development at Landmark and Franklin Covey. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership positions, including CEO of Ziba Beauty, Co-Founder of The Pro Safety Group, Consultant at The London School of Beauty & Make-up, and President of TiE Southern California.