ZEPHYR BEAUTY EXPERTS - Key Persons


ELIZABETH ROSE-POLEWAY - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Member of the Board
Liz is a Founder/Board Member of Zephyr Beauty Experts. Prior to founding ZBE Beauty, Liz worked as a Senior Advisor/CFO for several small to mid-size companies helping to build the go-to-market and sales strategies including Horizon Beauty Group and Cosmolux. As a Senior Advisor, Liz was responsible for sourcing and manufacturing new products, creating sales and marketing strategies, and ensuring the success of product placement. Preceding this role, Liz held several high ranking roles over 20 years including Managing Director of The Liz Claiborne Cosmetics International Division, COO of Parfum Givenchy/Marc Jacobs/Michael Kors/ Kenneth Cole fragrances North America, Vice President of Finance for Liz Claiborne Non Apparel Divisions, and Vice President of Strategic and Financial Planning at Coach. Liz received a B.S. in Accounting from Hofstra University.

RICH ADAMS

Rich is Founder/Board Member of Zephyr Beauty Experts. Prior to founding ZBE Beauty, Rich spent over 15 years at beauty start up, HTI Collection, as Vice President. At HTI, Rich was responsible for coordinating and running a national sales force, developing and executing marketing ideas and events, and forecasting and driving product manufacturing and shipments. Preceding HTI, Rich worked as Senior Account Executive at Riviera Concepts of America managing brands such as Bob Mackie, Adrienne Vittadini and Nicole Miller and before this, Rich worked in buyer, management, and regional management roles for several large department stores. Rich received a B.S. in Humanities from Western Oregon University.