Kara McClanahan, CMPE

Kara brings over 23 years of experience in the aesthetics industry to her role as Vice President of US Sales at Aesthetics Biomedical® Inc. Through her career she has partnered with physicians and practice leadership, private equity groups, device, and skincare companies to facilitate strategic business planning. Kara is a master in developing innovative strategies that differentiate aesthetic focused businesses in the increasingly competitive marketplace.

Kara has worked as an executive leader in all facets of operational management, business development, sales training, and clinical support and practice development. Her career has spanned the fields of neurology, primary care, dermatology, and plastic surgery; with the last 15 years dedicated to the cosmetic space.

Kara has obtained a prestigious advanced certification and is one of only a handful of “Board Certified Medical Practice Executives” by the American Medical Group Management Association and holds educational degrees Business Administration, Health Care Administration, and Marketing & Communications. She is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and events and a respected consultant among aesthetic businesses.

She is a dedicated and driven leader who is focused on elevating the aesthetic industry. She is also co-founder of a 501c3 non-profit organization centered around empowering women in industry leadership, mentorship and giving back to the community.