Susan Kim

Susan Kim is the Chief Executive Officer of Kopari Beauty, a position she has held since September 2020. Based in La Jolla, California, she has extensive experience in the beauty industry, having previously served as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Digital at Huda Beauty from October 2018 to September 2020, and as Senior Vice President of U.S. Marketing at Benefit Cosmetics from November 2016 to October 2018.1

Education

• Harvard Business School: MBA, General Management (2008-2010)
• University of Southern California: BS in Business Administration, magna cum laude (1997-2001)
• Copenhagen Business School: Attended (2000-2001)

Career Highlights

• Kopari Beauty: CEO (2020-Present)
• Huda Beauty: SVP, Marketing & Digital (2018-2020)
• Benefit Cosmetics: Various roles including SVP and VP of Global Strategic Marketing (2011-2018)
• L'Oréal: Senior Marketing Manager (2010-2011)
• Mattel: Senior Brand Manager (2003-2008)

With over 14 years in leadership roles across various prominent beauty brands, Susan Kim has established herself as a key figure in the industry. Her educational background and extensive experience contribute to her strategic vision at Kopari Beauty.12