Maya Benayoun
New York,NY
Summary
Passionate finance and beauty executive with a vision of integrating technology, data science & advanced financial planning into the realm of Beauty, Wellness and Aesthetics. After a lengthy career in finance, most notably serving as an M&A Investment Banker representing L'Oréal, Maya now weaves that experience to the forefront of BeautyFix as its Chief Executive Officer.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
BeautyFix
08.2021 - Current
- Increased BeautyFix's valuation from $5m to $50m in a span of two years and led a full majority buyout capital raise with Lazard serving as sole-advisor
- Expanded the company footprint from 3 to 6 med spa locations and introduced two new business lines in under 24 months
- Achieved a 35% increase in top-line revenue through strategic expansion and increased gross margins to ~70%
- Managed day-to-day clinic processes overseeing a team of over 60 employees
- Spearheaded operational implementations, CRM & POS system integrations, an in-house call center and maintained crucial pharmaceutical vendor relationships
Associate, M&A Investment Banking - Consumer
Lazard Frères
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated directly with L'Oréal's CEO and executive team, identifying companies within the convergence of Beauty & Tech for potential acquisition
- Supported live transactions by preparing comprehensive financial models and valuations to support purchase pricing
- Facilitated the due diligence process, conducting in-depth industry analysis and developing presentation materials for clients across consumer, food & beverage, and retail sectors
Venture Capital Deal Team
New Stack Ventures
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Led inbound deal process, assessing potential investments through founder calls
- Oversaw diligence from pre-screen to deal closing, fostering lasting relationships with Seed/Series A partners, incubators, accelerators, and research universities nationwide
- Supported fundraising efforts for Fund I and the New Stack Angel Syndicate (the largest in the Midwest), including LP relationship management
Fixed Income Trader & Senior Salesperson
Morgan Stanley
08.2012 - 04.2018
- Transmitted market insights from external banks to internal traders, overseeing $2 billion in balance sheet assets and driving $400 million in new asset inflows through garnered relationships
- Partnered with public finance bankers to structure and price syndicate deals
- Collaborated with investment advisors as a Fixed Income Specialist, delivering tailored investment solutions to clients
Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration -
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Operations
- Financial Modeling
- Creativity
- Negotiation
- Resiliency
Honor Awards
- BeautyMatters Best Service Provider, 2022
- Lazard Frères Diversity Fellowship, 2020
Hobbies and Interests
- Charity Fundraising
- Goldendoodles
- Pilates
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Travel
Languages
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
BeautyFix
08.2021 - Current
Associate, M&A Investment Banking - Consumer
Lazard Frères
08.2020 - 08.2021
Venture Capital Deal Team
New Stack Ventures
02.2019 - 02.2020
Fixed Income Trader & Senior Salesperson
Morgan Stanley
08.2012 - 04.2018
Master's Degree in Business Administration -
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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