NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2026 / Originally published on newsroom.marykay.com
Leadership journeys rarely follow a straight line, and Ryan Rogers' path to the top of Mary Kay is no exception. What began as a career rooted in finance and business analysis at the iconic global beauty company founded by his grandmother, Mary Kay Ash, in 1963 evolved into a two-decade transformative journey into leadership. For Ryan Rogers, leadership is about preserving a purpose, empowering people, and preparing a legacy company for what comes next. Since becoming Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay Inc. in 2023, Rogers has focused on building upon the Company's strong foundation while embracing the innovation mindset and modernization needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Ryan Rogers leads Mary Kay with a rare combination of deep institutional knowledge, financial discipline, and a personal connection to the company's legacy. Rogers did not initially envision a career at the family business. Instead, he began his professional journey at PwC before joining Mary Kay in 2000 and spending more than two decades learning the organization from the inside out. His progression through strategic, operational, and investment leadership roles ultimately prepared him to become CEO in 2023, bringing a thoughtful, analytical approach to leadership. Today the CEO of Mary Kay is accelerating the global transformation of the number one direct selling brand into the future, modernizing the business through technology, innovation, and new Independent Beauty Consultants and consumer experiences.
For a closer look at Ryan Rogers's leadership philosophy, career journey, milestones and vision for the future, read the full Leadership Unplugged interview recently published in the World of Direct Selling.
Topping The Global Charts:
- Mary Kay was named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International for four consecutive years (2023-2026).
- Mary Kay ranked #8 out of 5,500 brands on Forbes's 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact2 moving up from stellar #9 achieved in 2025. Mary Kay is the only beauty brand in the Top 15.
- Mary Kay ranked #2 on Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service list moving up from #93 in 20253. Mary Kay is the only Beauty brand in the Top 15 and the only direct-selling company in the Top 50.
- Mary Kay is named to Happi's Top 50 U.S. Companies 2026 Report, cinching Mary Kay Ash's favorite number 13 ranking4.
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About Mary Kay
One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women's lives. Learn more at marykayglobal.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- "Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2026 Edition, Value Sales at RSP, 2025 Data"
- Alan Schwarz (March 17, 2026). Forbes - Best Brands For Social Impact 2026. https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-brands-social-impact/
- Alan Schwarz (October 14, 2025). Forbes - Best Customer Service 2026. https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-customer-service/
- Happi's Top 50 Report. https://www.happi.com/top-companies-reports/top-50-us-companies/
Ryan Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay (Photo Credit: Mary Kay Inc.)
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