Why Tarang Amin, CEO of E.l.f. Beauty, is Modern CEO of the Year

Stephanie Mehta, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, announced E.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin as the inaugural Modern CEO of the Year. The award recognizes inclusive leadership, encompassing humility, innovation, and accessibility. Amin's leadership at E.l.f. Beauty has resulted in consistent growth and market share gains, fueled by affordable, inclusive products. The company's success is attributed to its diverse team reflecting its customer base, enabling rapid product innovation. E.l.f. Beauty actively champions board diversity, launching initiatives to promote diverse representation. The company's "So Many Dicks" research highlighted the underrepresentation of women and minorities on corporate boards. Despite legal challenges to DEI initiatives, Amin encourages CEOs to prioritize employee and community needs. Honorable mentions include Bijal Shah of Guild, Shantanu Narayen of Adobe, and Tammy Sun of Carrot Fertility, each recognized for their impactful leadership. Mehta invites readers to share their choices for Modern CEO of the Year. The newsletter emphasizes inclusive leadership principles and their importance in modern business.