Mike Jatania

Mike is co-founder of Aurea Group, a specialist private equity firm focused on Beauty, Wellness and Longevity, and Chief Executive & Chairman of The Body Shop. A seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader in the beauty and personal care industry, as former CEO of the Lornamead Group he played a pivotal role in transforming the company into a global powerhouse, managing a portfolio of more than 30 personal care brands distributed across 50 countries. Under his leadership, Lornamead grew into one of the most successful brand owners with over 35 acquisitions of well-known brands from companies such as Unilever, Sara Lee, Procter and Gamble, Wella AG and Henkel, rejuvenating heritage brands like Yardley, Lypsyl and Finesse. In 2021, Mike co-founded Aurea Group with former UBS Vice Chairman Paul Raphael. In September 2024, through Aurea, he led a consortium of investors to acquire The Body Shop, where he now serves as Executive Chairman and CEO, driving growth while preserving the brand's commitment to sustainability, cruelty-free practices and Community Fair Trade.