Nicola Kilner

Nicola Kilner, CEO and co-founder of DECIEM and The Ordinary, shares her journey from corporate buyer to leading a billion-dollar beauty brand. She discusses the emotional challenges of losing a founder and managing a company during the pandemic. Nicola reflects on balancing motherhood with her CEO responsibilities, emphasizing a family-like culture at DECIEM. The podcast dives into the unique growth of The Ordinary and the significance of kindness and mental health in leadership, offering an insightful look into navigating personal and professional upheavals.

Nicola Kilner, former CEO of The Ordinary, shares her inspiring journey in building a $2 billion beauty brand. She discusses the radical decision to equalize pay among executives, emphasizing leadership transparency. Nicola opens up about the emotional challenges of losing a co-founder and how it shaped her approach to leadership. She also addresses the unique struggles women face in remote work and the importance of supportive company culture. Her insights on work-life balance and fostering community are both poignant and practical.