About us

Behind every brand is the right team

Globally trusted Recruitment Agency in Beauty, Aesthetics, Technical, Women’s Health & FemTech, Wellness and Lifestyle.

Veblen go beyond filling roles, we build long-term partnerships based on trust, results, and a passion for the industries we serve. We find exceptional talent across multiple job functions based on the specific needs of our clients.

We are the trusted talent partner and beauty recruitment agency of choice for a wide variety of clients, from Founder-led start-ups to global, multi-national corporations.

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Our team

Led by our Founder and CEO Kirsty Fenella Smith, our team of global recruitment consultants have extensive experience in hiring for the Beauty, Aesthetics, Women's Health & FemTech, Wellness, Lifestyle and Technical industries, bringing deep industry knowledge and a proven track record. Fuelled by a genuine passion for what they do, each recruitment consultant brings deep market insight and commitment to building long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike, making us the beauty recruitment agency of choice as well as for candidates looking to enhance their beauty careers.

meet the 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

Our Clients

Our Clients

We work with global leaders and pioneering startups across Beauty, Aesthetics, Technical, Women’s Health & FemTech, Wellness, and Lifestyle. From contingent to retained search, we tailor every solution to your hiring needs, from emerging talent to leadership roles, encompassing jobs in technical functions, strategic expansion and executive-level placements.

Our clients
Our Reach

Our Reach

With extensive experience on a global level, we have successfully recruited roles in the UK, European, Middle Eastern, APAC, Canadian and United States markets across all levels.

Our Global Scope
Roles We Recruit

Roles We Recruit

From Product Conception through to the end Customer, we recruit across the entire Product and Brand lifecycle. Encompassing roles from Regulatory & Product Development through to Digital & eCommerce, we’ve successfully placed candidates in Sales, Marketing, eCommerce, Human Resources, Operations, Finance and Technical.

Roles We Recruit

Connecting Talent and Brands Worldwide

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