Lisa Mattam | eTail Toronto

Lisa Mattam

Lisa Mattam

Founder & CEO Sahajan
Lisa Mattam
Lisa Mattam is Founder and CEO of Sahajan, the leading Ayurvedic, clean beauty brand, clinically-proven to deliver results. Since founding the brand in 2015, Lisa has grown it into a global force with an international presence and digital-first distribution model. In 2023, she spearheaded Sahajan’s global partnership with leading luxury hotels: The St. Regis, The Ritz, J.W. Marriott, and W Hotels, placing it as the exclusive skincare brand in 400 properties and 200,000 luxury hotel rooms worldwide. Under Lisa’s leadership, Sahajan has repeatedly been recognized for its excellence, most recently receiving awards such as the 2023 Cosmopolitan Clean Beauty Award and a 2023 Oprah Daily Editor’s Choice Award. Both Lisa and Sahajan have become media fixtures, featured in outlets including Forbes, Vogue, WWD, PopSugar, Glamour, Elle magazine, Buzzfeed, and more, with Forbes dubbing Lisa a “pioneer in the beauty space,” for bringing Ayurvedic beauty to the forefront. Previously, Lisa spent over a decade working in Pharmaceuticals, which inspired her dual approach to Sahajan, blending clinical science with the power of Ayurveda—an integral part of her South Indian heritage—to create high-performing, clinically-relevant, and clean products people can trust. She holds dual degrees from McMaster University and a diploma in European Business from ESC Rouen, France.

Monday, May 4, 2026

8:45 AM C-Suite Perspectives Keynote Panel: Resilience in Retail: Navigating Macroeconomic Trends and Pivoting for Greater Profitability

Retail leaders face a complex environment driven by macroeconomic volatility, cost pressures, and rapidly evolving consumer expectations. In this panel discussion, we will hear from C-Suite executives about how they are navigating disruption, optimizing operations, and positioning their businesses for sustainable growth.

  • Adapt to shifting consumer preferences for value, convenience, and cultural relevance to mitigate the impact of inflation, tariffs, and uncertain economic conditions
  • Reduce reliance on global supply chains, improve efficiency, and quickly respond to market disruptions by investing in agile inventory strategies
  • Pivot strategically for sustained growth by exploring additional avenues for revenue and flexible business models to identify new opportunities 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Lisa.

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