Ricardo Quintero

President and Co-Founder

Greenwich/Stamford, CT, USA

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About

I’m a seasoned executive with a proven record of success in global luxury goods and the beauty industry. As the Co-Founder and President of Care® Skincare, I’ve embraced the digital transformation to create a thriving Direct-to-Consumer beauty brand. With a career spanning top leadership roles at Movado Group, Clinique, and Procter & Gamble, I’ve honed expertise in go-to-market strategies, distribution, and consumer engagement. Today, I combine entrepreneurial passion with decades of leadership experience to advise founders, entrepreneurs, and investors. My work is rooted in authenticity, innovation, and the transformative power of beauty.

Notable Roles

President & Co-Founder – Digital Brands LLC (Care® Skincare)

President – Movado Group, Inc.

Global GM & SVP – Clinique (Estée Lauder Companies)

Job Categories

Executive Leadership

Consulting

Marketing

Business Development

Product Management

Sales

Industries

Beauty and Cosmetics

Luxury Goods

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)

CPG

Watches and Jewelry

Top Skills

Strategic Leadership

Business Development

Brand Management

Digital Transformation

Consumer Insights

Multichannel Distribution

Global Market Strategies

Available

Contract

Remote

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Advising

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Consulting

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Speaking

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Teaching

What I Offer

I partner with founders, entrepreneurs, and investors to deliver tailored strategies that drive growth and innovation in the beauty and luxury sectors.

Digital Brand Transformation

Redefining brand identities to excel in the digital-first landscape.

Market Expansion Expertise

Providing actionable insights to enter and thrive in global markets.

Leadership Development

Empowering teams with mentorship and strategy

Ask Me About

Digital Brand Strategy

Multichannel Distribution

Consumer Insights

Global Market Entry

Brand Positioning

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Operations

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Clean Beauty Innovation

Digital Strategy for Beauty Brands

Designed for beauty entrepreneurs seeking to build or scale DTC brands.

Leadership Coaching

Tailored for executives and managers looking to enhance their leadership impact.

Brand Transformation Consulting

Ideal for established companies navigating digital disruption.

Global Market Entry Planning

For businesses aiming to expand into new regions or countries.

Wisdom at Work

Areas of Expertise

Digital Strategy

Leveraging data analytics, AI, and CRM to drive brand discovery and consumer engagement in the digital space.

Brand Transformation

Innovating legacy brands and building new ones, focusing on authenticity and consumer trust.

Entrepreneurial Guidance

Advising businesses on market entry, distribution strategies, and scaling within the beauty and consumer goods sectors.

Key Achievements

Founding Care® Skincare

Built a disruptive DTC beauty brand that simplifies skincare with proven, clean ingredients and authentic customer engagement.

Digital Transformation Leadership

Spearheaded the adoption of cutting-edge digital tools, driving growth and operational efficiency across multiple brands.

Award-Winning Leadership

Recognized with Estee Lauder International’s “General Manager of the Year” for exemplary performance and impact.

Thought Leadership

The Value of Immigration, Getting Fired by Your Father, and Proper Skincare, with Ricardo Quintero

Q & A with Ricardo Quintero of Digital Brands LLC

Summary of Skills

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