Elissa Abd is a Brand, Celebrity & Influencer Marketing Consultant based in London, UK.

She has over a decade of experience shaping global strategies for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands.

Elissa has built a career at the intersection of creativity and commerce, leading influencer, talent, and experiential programs that drive real business impact. From scaling the global influencer department at Aritzia, to founding the celebrity and creator division at Parade during a period of rapid growth, supporting viral partnerships and events at REVOLVE, expanding social-first brand collaborations for Cult Gaia, partnering across multiple Amazon verticals with some of the most visible and impactful celebrities, and contributing to influencer strategy and industry insights with GRIN, her work bridges cultural storytelling with measurable performance.

Today, Elissa serves as Influence Director at Ogilvy / WPP Onefluence, where she leads strategy for L’Oréal Professional Products and Dermatological Beauty divisions, guiding influencer programs across multiple brands and markets.

Previously hailing from Los Angeles and New York, and now based in London, she brings a global perspective and deep understanding of how influence moves across markets, platforms, and audiences.

When she’s not working or on a flight, you’ll probably find her exploring new galleries, curating playlists, or thrifting something unexpected.