Chris Hobson is President & CEO of (link: http://www.rarebeautybrands.com/ text: Rare Beauty Brands), makers of Patchology, Plant Apothecary and Dr. Dana Beauty. He has led global brands at Procter & Gamble and has successfully founded, scaled and exited several startup companies. Mr. Hobson also serves as Vice Chair of the (link: http://www.indepdendentbeauty.org/ text: Independent Beauty Association).