Ellie Takeuchi

Ellie Takeuchi is a seasoned professional in product development and marketing within the beauty industry, currently serving as the Director of Product Development for Fenty Beauty at Kendo Brands, Inc. since July 2020. In this role, Ellie spearheads the Complexion and Face categories and has been leading the Kendo Product Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy since Fall 2021, while also holding the position of DEI Executive Council Chair from 2022 to 2024. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Manager and Manager of Product Development at Fenty Beauty, and various positions at Tom Ford Beauty, Hourglass Cosmetics, and LVMH Fragrance Brands, among others. Ellie holds a B.S. in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology and has completed a certificate in Intro to Makeup Artistry at the Empire Academy of Makeup.