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Our Advisory Board

The expert minds behind the mission

Chineye Otabil is a trailblazing Nigerian beauty entrepreneur, renowned for her pioneering contributions to the new-generation makeup industry in Nigeria. With a passion for empowering women through beauty, Chineye founded Chiniella Beauty in 2013, a brand dedicated to meeting the diverse beauty needs of African women. Over the years, Chiniella Beauty has grown to serve a clientele of over 1,000 women, including prominent personalities, and has established a strong presence in major cities like Abuja and Lagos, as well as internationally.

Chineye Otabil

Driven by her extensive experience working with women from various cultures, backgrounds, and skin types, Chineye launched Varda Beauty to address the growing demand for natural beauty products. Her entrepreneurial journey is supported by a solid academic foundation, holding a B.Sc. in Economics from Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State. She has further enriched her expertise through specialized training programs globally, including the prestigious Formul’A Academy in Dubai and additional courses in the United Kingdom.