Pioneering Executive Leader Shaping the Future of Beauty, Innovation, and Business Growth Through Data-Driven Strategies entrepreneur echo magazine

Cover Story

Chithra Kannan’s journey as a beauty entrepreneur begins not in a laboratory or salon, but in the rigorous analytical environment of Harvard Business School. Armed with advanced training in Business Analytics, Kannan brought a unique perspective to the beauty industry—one that prioritizes data-informed decision making while maintaining an unwavering commitment to natural, safe ingredients.

Dr. Thiwanka De Fonseka

An innovator and leader redefining sustainability in the global fashion industry, Dr. Thiwanka De Fonseka holds a pivotal role. As the Director of Sustainability at U.S.-based KOMAR, a brand with over 115 years of history, Dr. De Fonseka is the only Sri Lankan to lead the company’s sustainability division and a trailblazer in this field. He is the only Sri Lankan to lead the sustainability division of a US or EU/UK apparel brand.

Christine Colburn

In the serene community of Gilbert, Arizona, there exists a sanctuary where wounded hearts find solace and broken spirits discover renewal. Beacon of Hope Counseling Services stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of trauma therapy. At its helm is Christine Colburn a woman whose personal narrative of loss and healing has shaped her into one of the most compassionate and effective trauma therapists in the field today.