Consumer Goods & Retail Executive; CEO & Founding Member of Béis; Former Senior Leader at Target; Direct-to-Consumer Brand Expert

Southern California, CA, USA
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Adeela Hussain Johnson Biography

Adeela Hussain Johnson is a business executive and the chief executive officer and founding member of Béis, an American lifestyle and travel brand co-founded with actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell. With more than 20 years of experience in the consumer goods and retail industry, Hussain Johnson has held leadership roles at companies ranging from Fortune 50 organizations such as Target and Ameriprise Financial to pre-revenue startups. Prior to her role at Béis, she served as senior category director of the home and lifestyle division at Beach House Group, a Los Angeles-based venture firm, and as director of brand development at Target. She studied at Indiana University and earned an MBA from the Kelley School of Business.

Béis was launched by Shay Mitchell with Beach House Group, with Hussain Johnson joining as a founding member and later serving as president before becoming the company’s first CEO. Under her leadership, Béis has achieved significant growth, with its signature "Weekender" bag selling more than 2 million units and the company surpassing a quarter-billion dollars in revenue. The brand is recognized for its stylish, functional luggage and accessories, as well as its community-driven approach to brand building. Béis engages customers through focus groups, product sampling, and experiential marketing initiatives such as the "Béis Wash" pop-up event. The company has expanded its retail partnerships to include Anthropologie, Selfridges, and Hudson Airport Group.

Hussain Johnson emphasizes consumer-centric design and experiential marketing in building brand loyalty. Her leadership has fostered a collaborative work culture at Béis, which has been recognized by Inc. Magazine’s Best Place to Work Award. She is an active member of Chief, a network for senior executive women, and is committed to advancing female leadership and professional development. Hussain Johnson has discussed her experiences as a South Asian woman in business and her approach to mentorship and continuous growth in publications such as Yahoo Finance, Glossy, and Forbes, and on podcasts with AdWeek and Woman Inc. She has delivered keynote addresses at industry events including Shoptalk Spring, contributing to the direct-to-consumer retail and lifestyle brand sectors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/03/2026.

Adeela Hussain Johnson Videos

How Shay Mitchell's travel brand BÉIS pivoted

How Shay Mitchell's travel brand BÉIS pivoted

Shay Mitchell, BÉIS Founder & Chief Brand Officer and Adeela Hussain Johnson, BÉIS President & CEO joined Yahoo Finance's Adam Shapiro and Seana...

Adeela Hussain Johnson, CEO, BÉIS

Adeela Hussain Johnson, CEO, BÉIS

What happens when a brand listens deeply—and builds boldly? In this Shoptalk Spring keynote from The New Market stage, BÉIS CEO Adeela Hussain...

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