Nicola Kilner

Nicola Kilner

Person

Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Sep 2026

Nicola Kilner is the CEO and co-founder of DECIEM, the beauty company behind The Ordinary. She is known for helping build the company into a prominent global skincare business.

Episodes

1
across 1 show

First heard

Sep 2026

Guest appearances

1

Expert statements

1
1 negative

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What Nicola Kilner has said on podcasts

20 statements

  1. on Corporate work experiencePositiveSep 25, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Aspiring founders should spend several years working in a corporate organization.

    “I actually would always probably recommend doing a few years in a corporate”

    Listen at 0:43

    Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and Life
  2. on EntrepreneurshipPositiveSep 25, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Entrepreneurship is an especially valuable path for people driven to create change.

    “entrepreneurship I think is just an incredible area”

    Listen at 1:25

    Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and Life
  3. on Startup hiringPositiveSep 25, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Joining a startup is highly energizing and recommended for suitable aspiring entrepreneurs.

    “going to join a startup is just incredible energy. I mean, you just would always be what I would recommend at that point.”

    Listen at 1:31

    Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and Life
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What others have said about Nicola Kilner

1 statement · 1 negative

  1. Nicola KilnerNegativeSep 25, 2026· The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Nicola would not be a good CEO at another billion-dollar company with 1,500 employees.

    “if I went now to, you know, another company with revenues nearing $1 billion a year with 1,500 employees, I wouldn't be a good CEO.”

    Listen at 28:56

    Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and Life
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Episodes

1 episode featuring Nicola Kilner, newest first

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