As we celebrate 20 years of innovations and insights, we take a look back on a few of DSN’s most important milestones. And, we asked industry leaders and legends to share how past evolutions and current opportunities are shaping the future of the industry.

The U.S. Direct Selling Association, during its annual DSA Engage meeting, recognized David Holl, Mary Kay Chairman, by inducting him into the DSA Hall of Fame.

The names say it all. Walt Disney. Henry Ford. James Cash Penney. Iconic Founders and CEOs who came to personify the brands they led in the minds and hearts of their employees and the world. This phenomenon is perhaps even more prevalent in direct selling, where there is a long and storied tradition of charismatic leaders who have become synonymous with the companies they helm.

This year’s Bravo Leadership Award was given to David Holl, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Kay for his visionary leadership and the strategic direction he has provided the company since coming on board 29 years ago.

Mary Kay Inc. is helping Native American populations disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, in an effort to help slow the spread of the pandemic and support frontline workers, Mary Kay Inc. announced it would donate nearly $10 million in monetary and distribution support in the communities where it operates around the globe. As […]

Mary Kay Inc. has contributed nearly $10 million to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and support frontline workers. The contribution is in monetary donations, product donations and distribution support in the countries where it operates and communities in critical need around the world. “The wide-ranging impact of this pandemic on our economies, […]

An icon in both the beauty and network marketing industries, Mary Kay has been focused on empowering women since its inception in 1963—long before female empowerment was mainstream news. Mary Kay Founded: 1963 Headquarters: Dallas, Texas Top Executives: David Holl, CEO Products: Skincare and cosmetics Today, with millions of consultants worldwide, 1,500 corporate employees and […]

Mary Kay Inc. has been recognized in the 2019 Global Workplace 100 Study by Reputation Institute (Ri) as one of the world’s most reputable employers. Mary Kay is ranked number 42 among the top 100 global companies on the list. “Our reputation among employees and customers is based on the foundation Mary Kay Ash established when she […]

The U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) recently announced elected officers and directors to the association’s Board of Directors.   Officers and directors of the association are recognized leaders who have earned the respect of their colleagues and the public and are committed to lead and direct the affairs of the association. The board officers will each serve one-year […]

Mary Kay Inc. recently announced that Chairman and CEO David Holl is among the top ten most reputable chief executives in the world according to the Reputation Institute’s CEO RepTrack 2019. The Reputation Institute, the world’s leading provider of reputation measurement, measured the reputation of more than 140 global CEOs and canvassed more than 230,000 individual […]

Mary Kay Inc. recently opened the doors to its new U.S.-based global manufacturing and research and development facility located in Lewisville, Texas. To support future growth for made-in-America products, the Richard R. Rogers (R3) Manufacturing Facility —named in honor of company co-founder, executive chairman and son of Mary Kay Ash—will support the global cosmetic company’s […]

Mary Kay Inc. recently announced the appointment of Deborah Gibbins to Chief Operating Officer at the company’s global headquarters in Addison, Texas. Gibbins will now be responsible for the Global Supply Chain and Research and Development organization including the new global Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing / R&D Center in Lewisville, Texas. She will continue to oversee […]