Industry veteran talks about adjustments, humility and home-to-home commerce

By:  David Bland

A seasoned global business executive, Clint McKinlay is CEO of Ruby Ribbon, an innovative, social commerce-driven women’s intimates company. McKinlay brings deep channel experience in sales, business development, international expansion, and general management to the company. Before joining Ruby Ribbon in January 2020, he served as a strategic advisor to Yves Rocher, and spent more than two years as VP, worldwide sales for JAFRA Cosmetics, expanding into markets across Asia, Europe, and South America. From 2014 to 2017, as VP, field development for Shaklee Corp., he led growth in North America for the billion-dollar wellness company. Previously he spent three years as national director, sales and training for Rodan + Fields, taking the skincare company from its startup phase to annual sales of over $350 million. A natural galvanizer and communicator, Clint stands as an advocate for women in business. He is also a husband and a father to three daughters and two sons.