Mary van Praag

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Mary van Praag is CEO of Milani Cosmetics, where she has led a successful transformation…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB) Graphic

    Member

    Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB)

    - Present 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • Women in Retail Leadership Circle Graphic

    Advisory Board Member

    Women in Retail Leadership Circle

    - Present 4 years

  • Alurx, Inc. Graphic

    Board Member

    Alurx, Inc.

    - 2 years 5 months

    Health

  • American Heart Association Graphic

    Division Board Member for Southwest Florida

    American Heart Association

    - 1 year 10 months

    Health

    I was appointed to the Chairmen's Board for AHA Southwest Florida Chapter. I act as an ambassador and advocate for the AHA. The mission of the organization is "to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

  • Living Beyond Breast Cancer Graphic

    Sponsor

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Health

  • I Support The Girls Graphic

    Sponsor

    I Support The Girls

    Social Services

  • Chair, Mirror Ball 2012 & 2013

    Look Good Feel Better

    - 2 years

    Health

    Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer. It is our aim to improve their self-image and appearance through complimentary group, individual, and self-help beauty sessions that create a sense of support, confidence, courage, and community.

    I chaired for 2 years the Mirror Ball, LGFB's annual fundraising gala in support of lives affected by cancer. It is considered Toronto's most prestigious pre-holiday…

    Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer. It is our aim to improve their self-image and appearance through complimentary group, individual, and self-help beauty sessions that create a sense of support, confidence, courage, and community.

    I chaired for 2 years the Mirror Ball, LGFB's annual fundraising gala in support of lives affected by cancer. It is considered Toronto's most prestigious pre-holiday events.

    Learn more by visiting:

    http://www.mirror-ball.ca/

Honors & Awards

  • Annual List of the 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders

    Women in Retail Leadership, Retail Influencer Network, DealmakeHers and the Z Suite

    25 Top Inspirational Women Leaders

  • Brand Builder of the Year

    WWD Beauty Inc. -The Beauty Awards

    Brand Builder of the Year

  • 2021 DSN Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty Winner (Business Excellence Category)

    Drug Store News

    Top Women in Health, Wellness and Beauty awarding 70 women in 3 categories: Business Excellence, Rising Stars, and Commitment to Care.

  • Moves Power Women 2020

    New York Moves Magazine

    Advocate for women’s rights, social fairness and equal opportunity. A celebration of women from all spheres who endorse these aims and makes a difference, Moves Power Women lead by example and are recognized as a role model for future generations of young women.

  • Femmy Award Winner for Innovation

    Underfashion Club

  • Top Women in Retail for 2019

    Women in Retail Leadership Circle

    Honorees were chosen based on several criteria, including position within their retail organization, scope of responsibility within that position, career achievements and involvement within the retail industry.

  • Soma Innofit was honored with three Consumer Electronic SHow Awards

    USA Today's Best and Coolest Tech to Expect in 2019. Parents.com Best Fashion Tech. Techlicious Top Pics of CES 2019

    Soma debuted the revolutionary bra fit tool at the Consumer Electronic Show and won 3 prestigious awards:

    USA Today's Best and Coolest Tech to Expect in 2019.
    Parents.com Best Fashion Tech.
    Techlicious Top Pics of CES 2019

  • Board Member for Numerous Organizations

    Network of Executive Women, Cosmetic Executive Women, etc

    I have served on numerous boards:

    ✔ Canadian Cosmetic and Toiletries Association & Foundation
    ✔ Network of Executive Women
    ✔ National Association of Chain Drug Stores / Retail Advisory Board

  • Executive Leadership Panels & Keynote Speaker

    USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Symposium, Colgate, Kellogg's, Clorox, M&M-Mars, Network of Executive Women, Make-Up NY

    I have sat on numerous panels devoted to executive leadership and been featured as a keynote speaker:
    Sharing my career path, challenges, and thoughts on diversity, I believe it is important to shine the light on female leadership.

    Keynotes & Panels sponsored by the following companies:
    ✔ 2019 SWFL Women's Business Summit Keynote Speaker
    ✔ 2019 ShopTalk The Female Quotient Lounge -Panelist on Building a Talent Pipeline for Women in Retail
    ✔ 2018 University of South…

    I have sat on numerous panels devoted to executive leadership and been featured as a keynote speaker:
    Sharing my career path, challenges, and thoughts on diversity, I believe it is important to shine the light on female leadership.

    Keynotes & Panels sponsored by the following companies:
    ✔ 2019 SWFL Women's Business Summit Keynote Speaker
    ✔ 2019 ShopTalk The Female Quotient Lounge -Panelist on Building a Talent Pipeline for Women in Retail
    ✔ 2018 University of South Florida Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Symposium
    ✔ Colgate
    ✔ Kellogg's
    ✔ Clorox
    ✔ M&M-Mars
    ✔ Network of Executive Women
    ✔ Make-Up NY


Organizations

  • Extraodinary Women on Boards

    Member

    - Present

    EWOB's mission is to amplify the impact of women inside boardrooms and beyond. The members serve on boards and are offered cutting edge content, valuable resources and facilitate powerful connections helping assist members in delivering meaningful impact in their board seats.

  • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

    Member

    - Present

    Attended the Director Professionalism course in 2019. Currently taking NACD Accelerate Program focused on key fiduciary and boardroom insights and courses leading to NACD Board Certification.

  • Women in Retail Leadership Circle

    Current Board Director

    - Present

    Currently a Board Director of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. This is an exclusive community of female executives at leading retailers and brands. The mission is to foster leadership development by providing an unparalleled mix of events, content and connections.

  • American Heart Association

    Chairmen's Board of Directors for Southwest Florida

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    Part of the American Heart Association Local Chapter Board. We serve as an ambassador and advocate for the AHA. The mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives.

  • Network of Executive Women

    Past Member of the Board of Directors

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    The Network of Executive Women was founded in 2001 by a small group of industry executives who believed there were not enough female leaders in consumer products and retail — and that everyone would benefit if there were. Today the Network is the industry’s largest learning and leadership community, with more than 7,000 members, 700 companies, 90 national sponsors and 20 regions in the U.S. and Canada. Our education, events, best practices, research and leadership development programs advance…

    The Network of Executive Women was founded in 2001 by a small group of industry executives who believed there were not enough female leaders in consumer products and retail — and that everyone would benefit if there were. Today the Network is the industry’s largest learning and leadership community, with more than 7,000 members, 700 companies, 90 national sponsors and 20 regions in the U.S. and Canada. Our education, events, best practices, research and leadership development programs advance women, build business and lead the way to a better workplace for all.

  • Canadian Cosmetic and Toiletries Association

    Board of Directors

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    CCTFA Board of Directors, Foundation, representing the overall membership in the development and monitoring of policies as required to safeguard and advance the interests and purposes of the CCTFA Foundation (Look Good Feel Better and Facing Cancer Together). I also act as the Chair of CCTFA's largest fundraiser, the Mirror Ball, dedicated to helping women face cancer.

  • Cosmetic Executive Women

    Member

    Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW) is a nonprofit professional organization with over 5,000 executives, both women and men, in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance and related industries. CEW is based in New York City, NY, and it has associated organizations in France and the United Kingdom. Cosmetic Executive Women mission is to develop the leadership potential of our members through access, connections, networking and the sharing of knowledge.

  • National Association of Chain Drug

    Past Retail Advisory Board Member

    The mission of NACDS is to advance the interests and objectives of the chain community pharmacy industry, by fostering its growth and promoting its role as a provider of healthcare services and consumer products.

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