Martine Wareham

About Martine Wareham

With a foundation as a licensed cosmetologist, I’ve built a global career at the intersection of luxury, retail performance, and talent development. For over a decade, I’ve partnered with iconic brands and premier retailers to design and deliver training programs, leadership development, and consumer engagement strategies that drive measurable growth.My expertise spans beauty, fashion, and luxury goods, where I’ve led teams across North America, Asia-Pacific, the UK, and the Middle East. From talent acquisition and onboarding to large-scale retail activations, I bring a people-first approach that builds high-performing teams and elevates the client experience.I’m recognized for blending strategic vision with executional excellence — aligning education with sales goals, empowering teams to deliver best-in-class experiences, and fostering cultures of collaboration and innovation. Whether rolling out new brand initiatives, leading global training events, or partnering with executives to shape workforce strategy, I’m driven by a passion for developing talent and delivering impact across every touchpoint of the luxury customer journey.Always open to connecting with leaders and peers across luxury, retail, and education — let’s explore how to grow together.

Experience

1. Director of Education

   Virtue Labs Llc

   Mar 2024 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Igniting passion and loyalty in Virtue Haircare consumers through the creation of compelling educational content based on their cutting-edge technology. In this role, I thrive on creating unique, consumer needs-driven educational content, programs, and materials targeted to support Virtue retail and salon partners.