THE DIRECT 60 LIST Of 2026

Nilofer Vahora

CMO | amika

PREVIOUS COMPANIES: Milk Makeup, Shiseido, Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Spade, bareMinerals

Insights

“Brands succeed today when they turn trust into depth. Culture moves fast, and it is tempting to chase every trend. Real growth comes from knowing exactly who you are, and knowing your customer just as well: what drives them, who influences them, what they are actually looking for. It means finding the conversations you can be part of with them, instead of talking at them. When representation and community are part of how a brand builds, people feel it. That is what earns loyalty that lasts.”

2026_Nilofer Vahora
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