Vicky Tsai

Founder,
Tatcha

Vicky Tsai is a philanthropist and founder of Tatcha, a globally recognised luxury skincare brand inspired by timeless Japanese beauty rituals. After earning her degree in economics from Wellesley College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Tsai explored a variety of paths in business — from trading on Wall Street, to brand management at Starbucks, to marketing in Silicon Valley.

Despite these achievements, she found herself searching for deeper fulfilment and a career that aligned with the version of the American Dream her parents had always described: the pursuit of happiness. At age 31, while expecting her first child, Tsai left corporate America to create Tatcha, a skincare company rooted in mindfulness, craftsmanship and purpose. In 2019, Tatcha was acquired by Unilever. Today, it remains a leading global brand and social enterprise that has funded more than 13.5 million days of school for girls around the world through its partnership with Room to Read.