
Aïmara Coupet
C-Level /Brand Builder/Innovation strategist
Salaire / Taux journalier
Paris, France
Mobilité : Lille, Lyon, ...
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
Cosmetic brand builder & innovation strategist with 20+ years transforming beauty for diverse skin tones and creating innovative solutions. Founded BE+RADIANCE, led R&D teams at Sephora Collection, and partnered with Chanel, L'Oréal and several other brands and CDMOs. Expert in full-cycle brand strategy with a strong entrepreneurial approach and digital mindset. Also mastering product development, melanated skin and inclusive problematics.
Expérience de travail
Membre
Frenchfounders
janv. 2022 - Présent
4 ans 10 mois
Membre
CEW France
janv. 2019 - Présent
7 ans 10 mois
Active member of CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) France, contributing to a leading network of professionals shaping the future of the beauty industry. 2022 Achievers Awards Nominee – Young Entrepreneur Category
Head of Brand, Chief Marketing Officer, Product Development, General Management
Consultant / Interim / Transition ManagerFreelance
juil. 2015 - Présent
11 ans 4 mois
Paris, France
Independent Consultant for Brands, Retailers, Distributors, Manufacturers. Interim Manager, special project manager, Team leader. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦/transition 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 •𝐌𝐒 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛 – Director of R&D and Innovation, Color Lab (Oct. 2023 – June 2024) Led R&D and innovation initiatives within the color lab, driving advanced product development in cosmetics. Management of a multidisciplinary team (14 individuals from innovation, raw materials, packaging, lab). •𝐒+ 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 – Director of Product Development, Makeup (Feb. 2023 – May 2023) In the context of team restructuration, I supported the changeover from the departure of the previous director to the onboarding of the new one, ensuring continuity of the entire innovation plan with the teams during the transition. - 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 Makeup, skincare, and melanin-rich skin specialties with major brands including UOMA Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Yves Rocher, Chanel, and Sisley. - 𝐁𝟐𝐁, 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 Collaboration with industry leaders such as Asquan, Texen, Anjac, and L’Oréal Inno Pack to deliver packaging innovation and end-to-end service solutions. Includes helping packaging engineers market the innovations, working with laboratories on their innovation plan.
Founder BE+RADIANCE Healthy Makeup for all complexions
BE+RADIANCE
oct. 2018 - mai 2025
6 ans 8 mois
Région de Paris, France
Founded and developed BE+RADIANCE, a pioneering healthy makeup brand. Very innovative products mixing skincare and makeup and infused with bio-active probiotics. Launched in 2019 with my own money, I raised a pre-seed in 2020 to develop the product range and boost the DTC with a 100% digital marketing strategy. Opened export sales in 2021 and 2022. Structured the team, did a road show for the seed round in the US, plus a million other things as an entrepreneur. The brand was taken over by Gipefi Group in 2024.
Chief Brand Officer
USTAWI
juil. 2024 - mars 2025
9 mois
Leading USTAWI Skincare with a focus on innovative, health-conscious skincare solutions tailored to diverse skin tones.
Keynote Speaker & Industry Thought Leader
IndependantFreelance
janv. 2016 - janv. 2025
9 ans 1 mois
Paris, France
Experienced conference speaker recognized for expertise in inclusive beauty, skincare innovation, and product development for diverse skin tones. Known for insightful, forward-thinking presentations that engage audiences globally on key trends and challenges in the beauty industry. Key Speaking Engagements: • 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐔𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 – June 2023 Presented “Science Behind Melanin-Rich Skin,” exploring advancements and insights in cosmetics for diverse skin tones. • 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 - 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 – Miami, October 2022; La Hague, April 2022 Delivered a talk on "Pioneering Makeup for the Microbiome" Explored the intersection of microbiome health and makeup, highlighting groundbreaking research and product development. • 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 - Los Angeles, November 2021 Member of the "2021 Industry Leading Speaker Faculty", sharing knowledge at the round-table "Personalized Skincare Through the Lens of the Microbiome" • 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 - Italy, November 2018 Panelist in a conversation focusing on innovation in terms of formulas, and how to better formulate. • 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐔𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 – September 2016 Presented “Creating Makeup for Brown and Black Skin: Why Is It Still a Challenge?” examining the industry’s ongoing journey toward truly inclusive makeup.
Brand Development and International Business Director
Institut Caméane / Arcancil Paris
oct. 2014 - juil. 2015
10 mois
Paris Area, France
Head of Export Department, Merchandising, Trade Marketing and Communication. Brand Image Revamping
Brand Director
black|Up
janv. 2011 - oct. 2014
3 ans 10 mois
Paris Area, France
Head of Marketing, Product Development, Image and Communication, Merchandising, Purchasing and Logistic, Regulatory Affairs. Revamped 100% of the Product Portfolio Created and successfully launched best seller Matifying Fluid Foundation, Contouring Sticks, CC Cream, Full Coverage Cream Foundation, 8Hr Correcting Primer
Group manager
SEPHORA
déc. 2004 - déc. 2010
6 ans 1 mois
Paris Area, France
S+: International Business Unit that creates and manages Sephora Private Label -Product Development : Head of Accessory and Limited Editions Category -International Trade Marketing for Sephora Collection
Product Manager
L'Oreal Canada
janv. 2000 - déc. 2004
5 ans
Montreal, Canada Area
L'Oreal Paris Makeup Biotherm Skincare
Formation
HEC Montréal
1997 - 1999
3 ans
Université de Montréal
Bachelor Political Science
1994 - 1997
4 ans