Co-Founder & CEO of REFY Beauty, Guest Dragon on Dragon’s Den, Named in Forbes 30 Under 30 & Founder of Shrine
Jenna Meek’s Biography:
Jenna Meek is a British entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 pioneer and the CEO and Co-Founder of REFY Beauty, one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty brands. Recognised for transforming the modern beauty landscape, Jenna has built REFY into a globally stocked cosmetics powerhouse available in retailers including Selfridges, Brown Thomas and Sephora. In 2026, she further cemented her profile as a leading business figure when she appeared as a guest dragon on Dragon’s Den. Renowned for her expertise in branding, entrepreneurship, scaling direct-to-consumer businesses and innovation within beauty, Jenna is hired as a speaker to share practical insights on building disruptive brands and leading high-growth companies.
After earning a BSc in International Fashion Marketing from Manchester Metropolitan University, Jenna began her career as a Marketing Placement student and Sales Advisor at Hugo Boss. She quickly progressed through several respected fashion and luxury brands, including roles as a Design Intern at Rebecca Minkoff and Product Developer positions with Christopher Raeburn, Emilia Wickstead and Burberry. In 2015, Jenna founded Shrine, a creative beauty brand that collaborated with global names including TopShop, Coca-Cola, Spotify, Google, ASOS and Bloomingdale’s, before later launching the eco-friendly haircare product Drop It.
Jenna’s entrepreneurial achievements have earned widespread industry recognition. Alongside REFY’s rapid commercial growth, the company won the Most Inspiring Launch Award at The Klicks 2024 and was recognised by FEBE Growth 100 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the UK in 2025. REFY was also named one of The Times’ Best Places to Work for two consecutive years. Jenna herself was named a Top 10 Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award and also received Marie Claire’s prestigious Prix d’Excellence award.
Beyond her commercial success, Jenna is admired for redefining how modern beauty brands connect with consumers through authenticity, community and innovation. Her experience across luxury fashion, product development and entrepreneurship allows her to offer audiences valuable insight into scaling businesses, understanding branding trends and building customer loyalty in competitive industries. Combining creative vision with commercial strategy, Jenna delivers engaging talks that inspire entrepreneurs, marketers and future business leaders alike.
Why Hire Jenna Meek?
Jenna Meek is hired as a speaker for her first-hand insight into building one of the UK’s most successful modern beauty brands from the ground up. As the Co-Founder and CEO of REFY, Jenna speaks on entrepreneurship, disruptive branding, scaling direct-to-consumer businesses, social commerce and leadership in fast-growth industries. Her experience spanning luxury fashion, product innovation and global retail partnerships gives audiences practical strategies they can immediately apply. From appearing as a guest dragon on Dragon’s Den to leading award-winning businesses, Jenna delivers inspiring and commercially focused talks for entrepreneurs, brands and corporate audiences.
Jenna Meek’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Jenna Meek’s remarkable career:
- 2026 – Appeared as a guest dragon on the 23rd season of Dragon’s Den, sharing her entrepreneurial expertise with aspiring business founders.
- 2025 – REFY Beauty was named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies list for its rapid commercial expansion.
- 2025 – REFY Beauty was recognised as one of The Times’ Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year.
- 2024 – REFY Beauty won the Most Inspiring Launch Award at The Klicks 2024.
- 2024 – REFY Beauty was named one of The Times’ Best Places to Work for its employee culture and leadership.
- 2020 – Co-founded REFY Beauty alongside Jess Hunt and became CEO of the fast-growing global cosmetics brand.
- 2015 – Founded Shrine, collaborating with brands including TopShop, Coca-Cola, Spotify, Google and ASOS.
- 2015 – Served as a Product Developer at Burberry, developing expertise in luxury fashion production.
- 2014 – Worked as Product Developer and Studio Manager at Emilia Wickstead.
- 2013 – Held roles as Product Developer and Production Coordinator at Christopher Raeburn after completing a Design Internship at Rebecca Minkoff.
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Testimonials
“Jenna Meek delivered an incredibly insightful and inspiring talk that perfectly balanced creativity with commercial strategy. Her journey from working within global fashion brands to building REFY into one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty companies captivated our audience from start to finish. Jenna’s honesty about entrepreneurship, branding and scaling a modern consumer business provided genuine value, while her engaging delivery style made complex business lessons feel accessible and actionable. She was professional, relatable and highly motivating throughout. We would highly recommend Jenna for any event focused on innovation, leadership, branding or entrepreneurship.” – David Simms
Speaking Topics
Jenna Meek’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Business
- Female Business
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
How Much Does Jenna Meek Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Jenna Meek?
Jenna Meek’s speaking fees typically reflect her exceptional career. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.