Headshot of Mona Kattan, the founder and chief executive of Kayali

Mona Kattan

Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Kayali

Mona Kattan is the founder and chief executive of Kayali. The Arab-American entrepreneur launched her award-winning, Middle Eastern-inspired fragrance brand in 2018, and has since grown it into a globally recognised business with over 7 million followers across social media. Kattan was named one of the most powerful women in the Middle East by Forbes in 2024, and has appeared in publications such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She is an active mentor, speaker, and member of organizations like YPO, Founders Forum and The Fragrance Foundation.