Stephanie Sharos

Stephanie Sharos is a learning and development leader known for her thoughtful approach to talent growth and team effectiveness. In her current role as Associate Director of People Development at E.L.F. Beauty, Stephanie shapes development programs that empower employees and strengthen a culture rooted in collaboration and innovation.

Her career journey spans multiple well-regarded brands, each role building on her deep commitment to nurturing potential and driving meaningful growth. Stephanie’s experience includes serving as the Senior Director of Learning and Development at Wunderkind, where she designed strategies that aligned with the fast-paced digital landscape, and as Head of CX Academy (Learning & Development) North America at Swarovski, where she advanced cross-functional training programs to support customer experience teams. At INTERMIX and Michael Kors, she led learning and development functions that emphasized both team cohesion and individual progress. Early roles in training and management at Tory Burch, Michael Kors, and BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP provided her with a broad understanding of retail and customer-focused environments.

Stephanie’s academic and professional credentials reflect her ongoing dedication to learning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Apparel and Textiles from the International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago and later pursued Certified Instructional Design studies at New York University. Additionally, her certification as a Situational Leadership® II Trainer from The Ken Blanchard Companies reinforces her belief in flexible, empathetic leadership that meets teams where they are.