Vice President of Social Media and Influencer Marketing
Sephora North America
Brent Mitchell is the Vice President, Social Media and Influencer Marketing for Sephora US. In this role, he oversees the retailer’s social media and influencer strategies, including the development of inclusive content and community-driven experiences that engage Sephora’s diverse community across its social channels. Through innovative programming and partnerships, Brent and his team ensure clients have access to the latest beauty trends, product discoveries, and conversations shaping the industry.
Brent also leads key global social media and influencer initiatives, including scaling Sephora’s global influencer activations and programs. Recent experiences have included creator immersion and education with Sephora’s expanded Korean Beauty offering across Sephora’s global markets.
Since joining Sephora in 2021, Brent has led social media launch campaigns ranging from highly anticipated brands such as Rhode, Haus Labs and Makeup By Mario, to first-of-their-kind partnerships like Olive Young. Most recently, Brent led the launch of Sephora Storefronts, the retailer’s creator-powered affiliate program that allows influencers to build shoppable digital storefronts and share curated product recommendations with their followers. He also oversees the Sephora Squad influencer program, which features an ensemble of inspiring storytellers, and beauty enthusiasts who have a diverse range of interests and points of view. Additionally, Brent has expanded Sephora’s online community efforts through initiatives such as, Hearts Not Hate - social media community guidelines that help the retailer create spaces for respectful discussion and lend the opportunity to highlight inclusion and applaud beauty in all forms.
Monday Jan 11
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Examining the growing role of creator trust in shaping consumer purchase decisions –specifically, what transforms creators into credible shopping companions. Influencers have evolved into storefront owners and product curators, and retailers are increasingly tapping into creator partnerships to blend in-store and in‑feed experiences. As a result, we’re seeing significant investment in creators as the new voice of the brand, along with heightened interest in driving creator‑led in‑store conversions. Several retailers have launched notable, narrative‑driven campaigns in collaboration with creators, signaling a shift away from traditional marketing funnels toward more dynamic, story‑based funnels.