Valérie Kaminov.
More than thirty-five years of international beauty expertise and a reputation for forward thinking. The connector behind brands now sitting in the world's finest retailers, and prepared to challenge an opportunity when the fit is not right, which is precisely why her introductions convert. Valérie's strength lies not simply in opening doors, but in knowing which doors should be opened.
- London Business School
- INSEAD
- HEC Paris
- ESLSCA Business School Paris
- Financial Times
- France IA
Through the doors that matter.
Valérie has spent her career walking beauty brands through the doors that matter: from niche founders at their first international step to established houses entering their sixtieth market.
Her work spans fragrance, skincare, make-up, haircare, devices and wellness, and runs from market entry and brand positioning through distribution, compliance and the industry's key events.
Boutique by choice, global by design.
She founded International Luxury Brand Consultancy® to combine a bespoke boutique approach with a results-driven methodology and a genuinely global reach.
She now works across more than sixty countries, with brands and start-ups, retailers and distributors, investment companies and governments, and an enviable network of multi-channel contacts behind all of it.
Names she has helped shape.
She has played a part in the transformation of names including REN Skincare, Babor, Orveda, Penhaligon's, AMOUAGE, Miller Harris, Le Rouge Français and DAY+, and advises emerging brands with the same directness she brings to global ones.
That expertise comes with a standing commitment to furthering sustainability within the sector.
A stage, a library and a podium.
She founded International Maisons of Fine Fragrance® to give independent fine fragrance a stage of its own, and is a sought-after partner for show and exhibition organisers building curated initiatives and dedicated business programmes.
She authors the Inside Cosmetics and Inside French Department Store report libraries, writes as an expert columnist, and is a regular moderator, panellist and keynote speaker across the industry calendar.
The record behind the work.
In partnership with
- CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Long-standing member. UK, France, USA
- British Beauty Council Patron
- Beautyworld Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Japan
- Cosmoprof Italy, Thailand, North America
- BeautyMatter USA
- Enterprise Ireland PR and communications, analyst and adviser to invested and subsidised beauty brands
- Victorian Government Trade and Investment Commission Strategic analyst and adviser to Austrade: beauty, wellness, personal care
Board, adviser and non-executive
- Sustainable Wealth Group Board Adviser, beauty and wellness sectors
- The Camel Soap Factory Board member, adviser, NED
- Le Rouge Français Board member, adviser, NED
Contributing editor
- Export Magazine Beauty analyst and content writer. Eighteen publications a year covering 165 countries across perfume, haircare, skincare, make-up, accessories and devices.
Geographic reach
Europe, Middle East and Africa, CIS, UK, USA and Canada, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, with further international territories on request.
In the room where it happens.
Valérie Kaminov's relationships are personal, senior-level and actively maintained. Built over more than three decades, they reflect consistent engagement, carefully considered introductions and a proven ability to identify the right commercial fit.
Start the conversationThe people who have worked with her.
From brand owners
- Gérard Courtial Founder and CEO, AGETI and LIO.G.LAB — Les Petits Bains de Provence, INNOXA Paris 1920, INNOVATOUCH France
She is far more than an adviser. She is a strategist, negotiator, connector and operational partner who transforms recommendations into measurable action.
The full note
Every market and distribution channel requires a different strategy. Valérie understands these nuances and adapts the route to market without compromising the brand’s identity. She is far more than an adviser. She is a strategist, negotiator, connector and operational partner who transforms recommendations into measurable action.
- Suad Al Fardan Founder and CEO, ROYAL GLORY — Emirati luxury niche perfume house United Arab Emirates
A clear focus on securing the right positioning, with the right partner, in the right market. She is never afraid to challenge assumptions or tell us what we need to hear rather than simply what we want to hear.
The full note
Valérie explores every commercial possibility while remaining highly selective, with a clear focus on securing the right positioning, with the right partner, in the right market. Her recommendations are commercially grounded, and she is never afraid to challenge assumptions or tell us what we need to hear rather than simply what we want to hear. What I particularly value is that her involvement goes beyond strategic advice. She remains engaged in the process, opening doors, identifying relevant opportunities, facilitating introductions and guiding us through important commercial decisions. We continue to value Valérie’s advice because she understands our brand, respects its identity and long-term positioning, and brings both international perspective and practical commercial experience to its development.
- Amélie Jabban Brand Director, Alexandre J and Oscar J France
Valérie is the ultimate international matchmaker for luxury brands. She connects the right proposition with the right decision-maker at precisely the right moment.
The full note
Valérie is the ultimate international matchmaker for luxury brands. She connects the right proposition with the right decision-maker at precisely the right moment. She is one of the rare agents on the international stage you can truly trust: driven by boundless energy, unwavering commitment and genuine care for her partners. Always positive, she pushes brands to become better, combining remarkable market intelligence with an exceptional sense of people, objectivity and an ever-evolving network.
From distributors
- Dominique Marcel-Huet CEO and Founder, CLEDASIE — luxury retail and distribution Japan
Every introduction she has made has been relevant, well prepared and supported by clear communication throughout the process.
The full note
Valérie is one of those rare professionals who genuinely understands the needs of both brands and distribution partners. She has an excellent eye for identifying premium products with strong market potential and is highly skilled at matching them with the right commercial partners. Every introduction she has made has been relevant, well prepared and supported by clear communication throughout the process. Valérie values long-term relationships over short-term transactions, which is why she has earned such a strong reputation within the luxury and beauty industries. I have no hesitation in recommending her to businesses seeking a knowledgeable and well-connected international consultant.
- Martin Kirschner Owner, Honivell Group South America
Importantly, she is also prepared to challenge an opportunity when she does not believe the fit is right.
The full note
Her approach goes well beyond making introductions. She takes the time to understand the distributor, the market, the consumer, the competitive environment and the commercial expectations before recommending an opportunity. Importantly, she is also prepared to challenge an opportunity when she does not believe the fit is right.
- Jean El Chammas Business Development Manager, Tal Yah Ltd Taiwan
Every word is followed by actions, and she handles even complex situations with efficiency, integrity and professionalism.
The full note
Working with Valérie on the organisation of Beautyworld Taiwan 2026 was an extremely positive experience. She is highly professional, structured and reliable, with a very clear and transparent way of working... Every word is followed by actions, and she handles even complex situations with efficiency, integrity and professionalism.
- Nina Potamianou Vice President, Tecnoskin-Derma Group Greece
Valérie has guided us towards opportunities we would never have identified alone, while protecting the integrity and positioning of our brand.
The full note
Building the right distribution network can take time, but following Valérie’s methodology makes that investment worthwhile. Valérie has guided us towards opportunities we would never have identified alone, while protecting the integrity and positioning of our brand. She is priceless!
