Mona Kattan
Iraqi American businesswoman, Owner of KAYALI perfumes
Mona Kattan Elamin (born Mona Kattan, May 4, 1985) is an Iraqi entrepreneur. She is the chief executive officer of the fragrance brand Kayali and a co-founder of Huda Beauty.
Early life and education
Mona Kattan was born to Iraqi parents in Oklahoma in 1985. She has two sisters and a brother. Her family moved to Massachusetts during her teenage years and later relocated to the United Arab Emirates in 2003 following the September 11 attacks, due to increased discrimination. Kattan graduated from the Sharjah American International School and earned a Bachelor's degree in finance from the American University of Sharjah in 2008.
Career
Kattan began her career in investment banking in 2008. In 2013, she co-founded the cosmetics company Huda Beauty with her sisters. In 2018, she co-founded the fragrance brand Kayali with her sister Huda, becoming its chief executive officer in 2025 after Huda Beauty sold its ownership of Kayali. Kattan also co-founded HB Investments in 2018, a firm that has supported businesses such as Fresha, Humantra, and Ketish.
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