Rachel Weiss
InvestorVP, Corporate Strategy and Development, M&A, L'Oreal at The 98
New York, New York, United States
About
Rachel Weiss is Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development, M&A at L'Oréal, where she has worked for 19 years across digital strategy, e-commerce, creator marketing, and emerging technologies including AI and AR. She has launched and scaled global platforms, driven digital growth initiatives, and advised on technology adoption and brand strategy within the organization. Beyond her corporate role, Weiss is a beauty tech investor and Broadway producer.
Experience
- L'OréalVP, Corporate Strategy and Development, M&Acurrent2025 — presentNew York, New York
- RembrandBoard Observer2024 — 2025
- L'Oreal BOLD VenturesEarly Stage Investor2022 — 2025
- L'OréalVP, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship2013 — 2018New York, NY
- L'OréalVP, Digital Strategy and Innovation2010 — 2013New York, NY
- L'OréalSr. Director, Interactive Marketing2007 — 2010
- CitigroupVice President, ebusiness, New Channel Development, Innovation and Media2005 — 2007
- Wiley PublishingOnline Marketing Manager2002 — 2005
- Novix MediaSenior Writer, Content Strategist2000
- Sony Online EntertainmentOnline Marketing Manager1998 — 2000New York, New York, United States
- Broadway VideoMarketing and PR Associate1996 — 1998
- MiramaxExecutive Assistant1995 — 1996
- The Paley Center for MediaAssociate1992 — 1995
Skills & more
Strategy7Producing1Theatrical ProductionE-commerce SEOCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)1Social Media Marketing1Product InnovationGlobal Cross-Functional Team LeadershipCorporate MarketingCorporate EducationGenerative AIBiotechnology Industry
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Health & WellnessGo-to-Market StrategyRetailBoard of DirectorsCross-functional Team LeadershipCorporate CommunicationsAdvertisingRetail MarketingBrand Equity DevelopmentData AnalysisConsumer Insight GenerationCreative StrategyLanguages French · Italian · Spanish
From Rachel's professional profile.
Colleagues at The 98
Alex Collmer
Founder & Executive Chair, VidMob at The 98
Ameneh Atai
General Manager, Audience Measurement, Nielsen Media at The 98
Annette Rodriguez
Senior Advisor, MKH Capital Partners at The 98
Ashley Davis
Partner, S-3 Group at The 98
Beth Gostanian
VP, Product, Canto at The 98
Craig Forman
General Partner, NextNews Ventures at The 98
Deborah Stambaugh
Founder & CEO, Brave New World at The 98
Diane deCordova
Investor & Co-Founder, Adelaide Metrics at The 98
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rachel Weiss?
- Rachel Weiss is Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development, M&A at L'Oréal, where she has worked for 19 years across digital strategy, e-commerce, creator marketing, and emerging technologies including AI and AR. She has launched and scaled global platforms, driven digital growth initiatives, and advised on technology adoption and brand strategy within the organization. Beyond her corporate role, Weiss is a beauty tech investor and Broadway producer.
- Where does Rachel Weiss work?
- Rachel Weiss is VP, Corporate Strategy and Development, M&A, L'Oreal at The 98.
- Where did Rachel Weiss go to school?
- Rachel Weiss studied at New York University (MA, Cinema Studies); Hamilton College (BA, Comparative Literature); Harvard University (Public Policy).
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Also attended Hamilton College59
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Also worked at Citigroup1,153
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