Speakers

Cara Kamenev is the Global Brand President and CEO of Stripes Beauty, the pro-aging wellness brand founded by Naomi Watts. A veteran beauty executive with more than 15 years of experience, Kamenev leads the company's mission to normalize menopause through science-backed products and community-driven education. She oversees Stripes' strategic growth, focusing on menopause-forward wellness and solutions addressing changing needs from scalp to vaginal health. Under her leadership, Stripes has expanded through major retail partnerships, including national launches with Ulta Beauty, Credo Beauty, and QVC. Prior to joining Stripes, Kamenev built a reputation as a brand builder across beauty, CPG, and finance. She served as Vice President of Brand Engagement at L'Or'al Paris, overseeing U.S. marketing, brand equity, and global platforms including Cannes Film Festival and Paris Fashion Week. She also held leadership roles at Bloomberg LP and PVH Corp. Kamenev earned her business degree from Emory University's Goizueta Business School.