5 DECEMBER 2025W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Editor's NoteWomen Leaders' Vision Shaping Asian Beauty & Wellness Beauty is big business globally. A Grand View Research shared data that the global female cosmetic market size was worth $445.2 billion in 2020. This number is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2021 to 2028.As the global beauty and wellness space expands, Asia has emerged as a key player in the market. The region has been a producer of some of the most successful brands while also emerging as lucrative consumer market.North Asian countries especially, make up the world's largest beauty and personal care products markets, with China, Korea and Japan collectively representing 35 percent of the global market. Asian beauty brands have become extremely popular across the globe and are key drivers of beauty trends. Women have always been the most dominant force in the beauty industry and this trend is showing no signs of slowing down. Women are redefining the beauty and wellness space and Asia is a big playground for this development.In the current edition of GWL magazine, we meet some of the most influential beauty and wellness women leaders from Asia. They share their journeys, leadership insights and more with us.One of the featured leaders in the current GWL magazine edition is Mara Giogaki, Bianco, MD, Bianco. At the heart of Dubai's evolving beauty and wellness sector stands Mara, a leader committed to empowering women with confidence and grace. She leverages her creative flair, business acumen and global travel experiences, positioning herself as a true innovator in the industry. Guided by her belief in the luxury of simplicity, Mara reflects a resilient and forward-thinking leadership approach. We also feature an interaction with Jharna Dhar, CEO at ISAAC Luxe. A resilient leader with 20 + years of experience in aesthetics, Jharna drives innovation, growth and client excellence. Her expertise has transformed the organization into a leading dermatology brand in India. Jharna guides and drives growth through client-centric approaches, redefining personalized care standards in dermatology and wellness. These women leaders are inspirational names who are testament to women power in the Asian beauty and wellness space.Read on and do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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