In the late 1990s, she worked as assistant to the president of Estée Lauder, a role she said was not only demanding but her introduction to the fast-paced, high-stakes world of beauty and cosmetics.
"It was here that I first learned the invaluable lesson of embracing uncertainty—a mindset that has become a guiding principle throughout my career," said Clancy, who is now global head of marketing at Nutriventia.
While working at Elizabeth Arden, Clancy was presented with the challenge to launch a fragrance for Britney Spears within 6 to 8 months, at the height of the pop star's career.
“This was unheard of at the time, as launching a fragrance typically took two years," she said. "Yet, we did it in seven months, and the fragrance generated over $100 million in its first year."
Over the years, Clancy has had the opportunity to collaborate with chemists, scientists, doctors, nutritionists, perfumers and designers, noting that these experiences have not only shaped her career but have also deepened her commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Clancy acknowledged that when she first heard about the opportunity at Nutriventia, she was not immediately excited.
“What's sexy about dietary supplements, right? And then when I started to do some research, I'm like, health is wealth," she said. "If you have great health, that is super sexy. So when I started to research and look into this…Nutriventia really stuck out as a visionary leader. Everything is science. The proof is in the breakthroughs, the studies. They really are visionaries in their own right."
Clancy added that outside of Nutriventia, she was struck by how welcoming the entire dietary supplement industry has been to her.
“Being someone that's new to the nutraceutical industry, I've been struck by how welcoming the space has been," she said. "So being a new proud member of WIN, Women in Nutraceuticals, has really been a great platform for me to educate myself, but really be part of a community and I think that's so important for our industry.”
