A Trailblazing Entrepreneur Transforming European Beauty Through Korean Innovation and Cultural Bridge-Building
In every edition, we seek to highlight leaders whose journeys reflect not only entrepreneurial excellence but also the ability to inspire meaningful change across industries and cultures. This feature on Linn Weilar, Co-founder and CEO of Nordic Cosmetics & Healthcare AB, exemplifies the spirit of innovation, cultural respect, and visionary leadership that defines true global entrepreneurship.
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Linn Weilar
Co-founder and CEO, Nordic Cosmetics & Healthcare AB
In the world of entrepreneurship, the most transformative journeys often begin with the most unexpected moments. For Linn Weilar, co-founder of Nordic Cosmetics & Healthcare AB, that moment came when her father discovered an online beauty store for sale. What started as a simple business opportunity would evolve into something far more profound: a mission to bring authentic Korean beauty culture to European consumers.
Chithra Kannan
Founder & CEO , Skin Centrick
The beauty industry has witnessed countless transformations, but few stories capture the essence of innovation quite like Chithra Kannan’s remarkable journey from corporate executive to skincare entrepreneur. In a world where authenticity meets analytics, where global beauty traditions converge with cutting-edge technology, and where women’s empowerment takes center stage, Chithra has carved out a unique space that transcends conventional beauty boundaries.
Dr. Gabi Kratochwil
CrossCultures | Dr. Gabi Kratochwil | Founder & Owner
In today’s interconnected world, few leaders have mastered the delicate art of bridging cultures quite like Dr. Gabi Kratochwil. As Founder and Owner of CrossCultures, she has pioneered an approach to global leadership that transcends traditional boundaries—one that places cultural intelligence and women’s empowerment at the heart of organizational success. This month’s cover story explores how her unique journey shaped a visionary who has spent over two decades building bridges across continents, and examines the philosophy behind her impact on cultural transformation worldwide.
Pierrette Kengela
Founder & Executive Director | JOY4ALL NPC & J4A Public Health Consulting
Pierrette Kengela has never approached her work conventionally. Beginning as a nurse in a public hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, she witnessed suffering that could have been prevented—experiences that ignited a determination to address not just symptoms but systems. From those early days to her current position as Founder and Executive Director of both JOY4ALL NPC and J4A Public Health Consulting, Kengela has built a career dedicated to dismantling barriers to health equity across more than 40 countries.
