How Beth Gerstein Aligns Her Team Around Sustainability, Transparency and Inclusivity
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Beth Gerstein, co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Earth, the global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. Gerstein discusses her career journey that lead her to start Brilliant Earth (1:10), some of her secrets to success (2:53), and her leadership style (4:24). She shares what she looks for when hiring team members to ensure candidates are the right fit for the company (6:39), as well as what she does to prioritize mental and physical health for herself and her team (8:23).
Gerstein discusses her approach to networking that helped to guide her career and how she supports other women in business (11:03). Lastly, she shares what she’s looking forward to most as the year comes to a close, both personally and professionally (12:57).
Beth Gerstein has served as Brilliant Earth Group, Inc.’s CEO and a member of the board of directors since its formation. She co-founded Brilliant Earth in 2005, serving as its co-CEO until March 2021 and a member of its board of managers from its founding until September 2021. She has served as Brilliant Earth, LLC’s chief executive officer since March 2021. Ms. Gerstein received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke University, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Beth Gerstein was also named a 2022 Top Woman in Retail by Women in Retail Leadership Circle. You can read the full report here.
Date: September 13, 2022
Credits: Beth Gerstein
Duration: 14:37
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