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Ekta Chopra, CDO at e.l.f. Beauty, drives global digital innovation across AI, eComm, and tech. With 25+ years in retail and PE, she's a STEM advocate, speaker, and Rolling Stone–named leader shaping the future of commerce.

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    Chief Technology & AI Officer at e.l.f. Beauty. 25+ years in retail & PE. Turning a beauty brand into a tech company — and defining Agentic AI for the enterprise. Rolling Stone–recognized leader.

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