Aimee Connolly Keynote Speaker

Founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the UK and Ireland
Award-winning entrepreneur recognised by EY, CEW and Young Businesswoman of the Year
Leading voice on entrepreneurship, brand building and scaling consumer businesses

Aimee Connolly's Biography

From startup founder to one of the beauty industry’s most exciting entrepreneurial success stories, Aimee Connolly is an award-winning business leader, beauty entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker. At just 24 years old, Aimee founded Sculpted by Aimee with a vision to simplify beauty routines and create products that empower confidence. Since launching in 2016, the brand has grown from a single hero product into a market-leading beauty business with more than 300 products, over 500 stockists across Ireland and the UK, and a significant retail presence in Boots stores nationwide.

As the founder behind one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the UK and Ireland, Aimee offers audiences a candid and inspiring insight into what it really takes to build, scale, and lead a modern consumer brand. Drawing on her own experiences navigating entrepreneurship at a young age, she speaks on topics including brand building, innovation, leadership, resilience, customer loyalty, social media, e-commerce growth, and the realities of scaling a business in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Aimee has cultivated a highly engaged online community and established herself as one of the most influential voices in beauty entrepreneurship. Her achievements have been recognised through numerous industry accolades, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Businesswoman of the Year, and CEW Young Achiever. Passionate about supporting the next generation of founders, she inspires audiences with her journey from startup founder to industry leader.

The Entrepreneurial Edge:

Resilience, Growth & Leadership

Building Bold

Lessons from Scaling a Beauty Brand

Founder Mindset

How to Adapt, Lead and Grow

She is one of the beauty industry’s most exciting entrepreneurs, sharing practical insights on building a brand, driving innovation and scaling a successful consumer business from the ground up.
She translates first-hand entrepreneurial experience into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, customer loyalty and sustainable growth, equipping founders and business leaders to thrive in competitive markets.
She combines the perspective of a founder, business leader and beauty innovator, demonstrating how authenticity, customer insight and bold decision-making create enduring brands.
She built Sculpted by Aimee from a single product into one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the UK and Ireland, offering audiences a candid view of the realities of scaling a modern business.
Her keynotes inspire leaders and entrepreneurs to embrace innovation, build customer-first organisations and turn ambitious ideas into long-term commercial success.