Bani Bahari

About

I am a strategic advisor and founder with a successful CPG exit and 9+ years in management consulting. I bring both strategic insight and hands-on operating experience across wellness, beauty, longevity, med spa, fashion and consumer goods. I founded OffCourt, a personal care brand I built from an idea into a national presence, expanding into Amazon, direct-to-consumer, and 2,000 Walmart stores before its acquisition by a strategic buyer. That journey shaped how I lead—with empathy, vision, and the ability to motivate teams through growth and change. Earlier in my career, I worked at Deloitte, Glossier, and PVH (Calvin Klein), building a strong foundation in corporate strategy, operations, and growth. Today, my advisory work focuses on wellness, beauty, longevity, med spa, fashion and apparel, and the broader consumer goods sector. I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School and engineering degrees from the University of British Columbia.

Experience

• Strategic Advisor · Independent Consultant07-01-2025 –

  Advising global brands and growth-stage businesses on strategy, operations, and growth, with projects spanning go-to-market, market expansion, CPG portfolio management, growth strategy, commercial strategy, revenue growth, and interim executive roles for Private Equity portfolio companies.

• Founder & CEO · OffCourt Products11-01-2019 – 06-01-2025

  Founded and scaled OffCourt from inception to successful exit, building a nationally recognized personal care brand and demonstrating full lifecycle leadership — from strategy to execution to acquisition. Positioned OffCourt as a category innovator, expanding omni-channel distribution and scaling operations with a strong focus on brand strategy and growth. Expanded distribution from DTC into Amazon and 2,000+ Walmart stores nationwide. Directed product innovation, launching 17 SKUs and overseeing development from formulation through supply chain management. Raised capital and managed investor relations with 40+ groups; led M&A process through successful sale to a strategic buyer. Built a team across brand marketing, product, and operations, while earning 5 industry awards and 250+ media features, including national four TV spotlights on TODAY and Good Morning America.

• Strategy & Ops Consultant to EVP of Operations · PVH Corp.01-01-2018 – 01-01-2019

  Partnered with senior executives to strengthen operations across supply chain, design, merchandising, and retail. Identified 40+ operational improvements through a 360° review and designed a future-state operating model with 20+ EVPs and VPs, facilitating executive workshops to align priorities. The engagement was extended after early results exceeded expectations, and I served as a trusted advisor to the EVP and VP of Operations on organizational decisions and change management.

• MBA Consultant - Logistics & International Expansion · Glossier, Inc.01-01-2017 – 01-01-2018

  Supported Glossier’s international expansion during my MBA, shaping the EU market entry strategy in the wake of Brexit and addressing regulatory, logistics, and operational requirements for scalable growth. Optimized U.S. warehouse and logistics strategy to deliver 18% cost savings, while advising the operations team on Brexit-related risks and adjustments required for expansion.

• Consultant to COO · The Luxus Group01-01-2016 – 01-01-2017

  Analyzed and redesigned operational and financial workflows, introducing tools and processes that delivered measurable improvements. Developed an automated invoicing tool that improved receivables processes by 75%, standardized procedures to increase efficiency in the Concierge department. Created business plans and financial models for new ventures, such as a hospitality membership club.

Education

• Columbia Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy & Entrepreneurship
• The University of British ColumbiaMaster of Engineering, Structural & Earthquake Engineering
• The University of British ColumbiaBachelor of Applied Sciences (B.A.Sc.), Civil Engineering

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