Beautycounter’s founder sold the $1 billion business and lost her job—now she’s back as CEO: 'Failure is not an option'
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-31 14:24:06
Summary
The article discusses the story of Gregg Renfrew, the founder of Beautycounter, a clean beauty brand. Renfrew built the billion-dollar brand but was replaced as CEO by an outsider brought in by investors. However, after the replacement CEO lasted only 16 months, Renfrew has returned as CEO. She discusses the challenges of losing control of the company she founded and her determination to continue leading and disrupting the industry. Renfrew believes that as the founder, she brings a unique vision and commitment to the business.
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