Leia Kubas

Recruitment Consultant

Leia has joined the Veblen team with a genuine interest in the beauty industry and a passion for working with people. She enjoys building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, taking the time to understand what they are looking for.

Her interest in the sector, combined with a thoughtful and considered approach, drives her commitment to finding the right talent and creating the best possible match.

She particularly enjoys getting to know different brands and the people behind them, and finds it rewarding to play a small part in their growth.

“I really enjoy meeting new people and understanding what they’re looking for- it’s rewarding to help bring the right people and brands together in a way that feels right for both”.

Meet the rest of the team

Our team
  • Kirsty Fenella Smith

    Since founding Veblen in 2012 Kirsty has recruited for the beauty, cosmetics, medical aesthetics, retail, and personal care sectors, for a multitude of disciplines from the laboratory, through to retail, often working on complex roles with an international scope including C suite global relocation hires.

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    Kirsty Fenella Smith

    CEO

  • David Pickles

    David has extensive experience in global executive search within the beauty, wellness, and private equity spaces, working with high-growth, high-potential SMEs. David’s innate passion for driving forward change and innovation both within the beauty industry as well as executive search processes is unrivalled.

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    David Pickles

    Chief Commercial Officer

  • Georgina Mason

    Georgina has a natural flare and enthusiasm, having worked in-house for global cosmetic brands, she can provide strong and invaluable insight as to what drives the market, from product trends to specific functions in high demand.

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    Georgina Mason

    Head of Beauty

  • Lily Silcock

    With a background in luxury retail and cosmetic dentistry, Lily brings a refined understanding of high-end service, attention to detail, and client satisfaction to the Veblen team. Her experience in luxury retail has sharpened her ability to identify exceptional talent and anticipate client needs.

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    Lily Silcock

    Recruitment Consultant

  • Charlotte Jones

    Charlotte has joined the Veblen team with a unique blend of five years’ hands-on experience as a Retail Sales Assistant and an unwavering passion for the beauty industry.

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    Charlotte Jones

    Delivery Consultant

  • Emily Scoresby Smith

    As Marketing Executive, Emily combines creativity with strong brand intuition, bringing Veblen’s identity to life across digital platforms and client-
facing materials.

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    Emily Scoresby Smith

    Marketing Executive

  • Leia Kubas

    Leia has joined the Veblen team with a genuine interest in the beauty industry and a passion for working with people. She enjoys building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, taking the time to understand what they are looking for.

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    Leia Kubas

    Recruitment Consultant

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