Séan Harrington

Séan Harrington, CEO and co-founder of ELEMIS, has transformed the British beauty industry and established ELEMIS as the UK’s top luxury skincare brand. With over 30 years of leadership, Séan has expanded ELEMIS from a small British business into a globally recognised brand, available in more than 2000 locations across 110 countries. Known for his visionary approach, Séan combines entrepreneurial insight with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Séan’s strategic initiatives have been pivotal in launching and significantly expanding ELEMIS’s presence in challenging, highly competitive beauty markets like Asia and the USA. His efforts include establishing the brand’s first APAC office in Hong Kong, a critical move to ELEMIS’s success within the competitive Asian beauty landscape. He has driven impressive growth through eco-conscious product development and formed impactful partnerships with influential global retailers, including Sephora and Ulta, enabling ELEMIS to thrive and build a strong foothold in these hard-to-crack international markets. Under his direction, ELEMIS has achieved B Corp certification and is making good progress in achieving ambitious ESG targets, including reducing carbon emissions, pollution, water consumption and waste in its value chain. ELEMIS has launched its packing improvement programme focused on circularity and premiumisation. His influence extends to charitable initiatives, with partnerships that support mental health, women’s empowerment, and environmental conservation. Honoured with the CEW Special Industry Award for his contributions, Séan is widely regarded as a leader who inspires both industry and community impact. His dedication to promoting British excellence and driving ELEMIS’s global presence has set new standards in premium skincare, positioning ELEMIS as a trusted, purpose-led brand that exemplifies integrity and forward-thinking in the beauty industry.