Carlotta Jacobson is a leader in the beauty industry. She has held a series of key positions including beauty editor of Harper’s Bazaar and her current role as president of the industry’s foremost association, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW).
CEW is an international organization of 10,000 individual members representing a cross section of beauty and related businesses. CEW’s primary purpose is to support the advancement of women in the beauty industry through programs that provide continuous career development. CEW provides unparalleled opportunities to network and gain industry knowledge through events, trend reports, industry newsletters, interactive workshops, and innovative industry leader talks.
Carlotta Jacobson’s leadership, passion, and vision have established CEW as the preeminent organization it is today. During her tenure at CEW, Ms. Jacobson has led the organization through tremendous expansion—from fewer than 800 to over 10,000 members — developed a prestigious board of governors, and spearheaded the creation of unique programs including the annual Beauty Awards and the CEW Beauty Insider digital newsletter and website. In addition, she has initiated hugely successful partnerships with major beauty companies and retailers, notable among them the QVC Beauty with Benefits broadcasts showcasing prestige beauty brands whose sales benefits Cancer and Careers.
A dedicated supporter of charitable activities, Ms. Jacobson is also president of the CEW Foundation, founded in 1993. She launched the foundation’s first independent initiative, Cancer and Careers, which is now 15 years strong and the recognized authority on work-related support for cancer patients and survivors.
Ms. Jacobson was honored by the American Cancer Society for her commitment to supporting working women with cancer.
In 2012, she received two awards: the CEW UK Achiever Awards 2012 Special Industry Award and Traditional Home Classic Woman Awards 2012 Editor & Publisher Award.
In February 2014, she was named in WWD Beauty Inc.’s first-ever list of the 50 most influential people in beauty industry.
She has served as chairwoman of Women In Need (WIN), a nonprofit charitable organization that provides housing and other vital services to homeless women and their children in NYC.