Chief of Staff to CEO & Founder - Beauty and Wellness

About the Role

A founder-led organization in the beauty and wellness industry is seeking a talented Chief of Staff to partner closely with the CEO and Founder. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly alongside a visionary leader known for multiple successful exits, contributing strategically and operationally to an expanding business.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert strategic ideas into actionable plans, managing priorities and critical initiatives to support company growth.
• Oversee daily executive operations and ensure the CEO focuses on the highest-impact activities.
• Collaborate with leadership, investors, advisors, and partners, while developing scalable systems to facilitate organizational expansion.
• Manage the CEO’s complex calendar, prioritize engagements, and coordinate key meetings and follow-ups.
• Organize business travel logistics and attend select strategic trips and events.
• Handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality.
• Manage executive communications, including inbox and stakeholder relations.
• Prepare briefing documents, executive summaries, agendas, and decision memos that distill complex information for top-level decisions.
• Lead relationship management with retailers, media, partners, and other stakeholders on behalf of the CEO.
• Drive cross-functional projects ensuring alignment across various teams and external parties.
• Develop strategic presentations, conduct analyses, and establish robust workflows and processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor in reviewing business, financial, and marketing decisions before implementation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degrees are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in roles such as Chief of Staff, Executive Business Partner, Strategic or Business Operations;
• Alternatively, 2-4+ years in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or family office with subsequent operational experience.
• Demonstrated ability supporting senior founders, CEOs, investors or entrepreneurs in high-paced settings.
• Exceptional writing skills for creating executive reports and strategic briefs.
• Expertise managing complex executive calendars, communications, travel arrangements, and stakeholder engagements.
• Proven track record in project management across concept to completion.
• Proficiency with productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Asana, and familiarity with AI platforms including ChatGPT and similar technologies.
• Excellent discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Los Angeles area prior to starting employment.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Previous Chief of Staff support in founder-led or family office environments.
• Experience in top-tier consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG) or equivalent operational backgrounds.
• Background or exposure to beauty, wellness, or consumer-facing sectors.
• Connections to the UK are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Exposure to high-growth, venture-backed, or private equity-backed startups.
• Experience managing board meetings, investor relations, and strategic communication.
• History of executive travel support during conferences, investor meetings, and media events.
• Ability to adapt communication styles to diverse leadership and stakeholder personalities.

Personal Attributes

• Highly conscientious with strong follow-through abilities.
• Emotionally intelligent with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Calm, composed, and solution-focused when managing pressure.
• Curious, analytical, and skilled in system thinking.
• Humble with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.
• Proactive, anticipating needs before they arise.
• Comfortable collaborating closely with high-performing, ambitious leaders.
• Passionate about delivering clarity, structure, and effective execution in complex environments.
• Prepared to commit to extended hours beyond the standard workweek to support a fast-paced business.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, onsite role based in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California requiring attendance five days per week.
• The workweek often extends beyond 40 hours, with typical days lasting 12 or more hours.
• Job includes approximately 10-15% travel, predominantly linked to major events in New York, Los Angeles, and Florida.
• High-visibility position with direct involvement in senior leadership and strategic decisions.
• Offers long-term involvement in shaping the growth trajectory of a founder-led company.
• Salary range: $150,000 to $170,000 annually plus benefits.
• Strict requirement for U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship provided.