Durana Elmi
| Durana Elmi | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1980 Kabul, Afghanistan |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Afghan-American |
| 💼 Occupation | Businesswoman |
Durana Elmi (born February 26, 1980) is an Afghan-American businesswoman known as the founder of the health supplement manufacturing company Cymbiotika.[1][2]
Early life and education
Elmi was born on February 26, 1980, in Kabul, Afghanistan.[3] In 1996, she moved to the United States of America.[2] Elmi holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).[1][4]
Career
After completing her studies at UCLA, Elmi joined T-Mobile, followed by AT&T. Later she served as the director of marketing for the North-East region at Cricket Wireless and worked there until 2018.[1][4]
In 2018, along with her husband, Shahab Elmi, she co-founded the health supplement manufacturing company Cymbiotika.[1][5] Cymbiotika provides health supplements, combining modern scientific research and Eastern traditional medicine.[2][6] Prior to Cymbiotika, Elmi also co-founded several companies, including Dash Radio, Day Group, and Konplott, which were later sold.[4] In 2021, Elmi established a non-profit organization, Helping Hands for Afghans (HHFA).
In 2023, Elmi was named Business Woman of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal and won the 2023 Globee Female Leader of the Year Award. She also received the Female Executive of the Year Award by TITAN Awards in the same year.[7][8] In 2024, she was recognized with the Inc. Magazine Female Founder 250 Award.[9]
She is married to her business associate, Shahab Elmi, and they have two daughters.[5][10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Durana Elmi, co-founder of Cymbiotika, a natural and organic supplement brand". Harper's Bazaar Việt Nam. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Durana Elmi | Global Women Entrepreneurs to Follow | Exeleon Magazine". issuu. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ↑ "Durana Elmi | Global Women Entrepreneurs to Follow | Exeleon Magazine by Exeleon Magazine - Issuu". issuu.com. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Leaders, Worlds (2023-05-05). "Durana Elmi: Changing the World by Empowering People to Reclaim Their Health Through Education, Transparency, and Nutrition". Worlds Leaders. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Durana Elmi: Leading the wellness revolution with Cymbiotika supplements". www.glamour.co.za. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ Life, Hollywood (2023-11-20). "On the Red Carpet at the Premiere of Pendry Newport Beach with Cymbiotika's Durana Elmi". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ LEVITAN, COREY (2023-10-15). "Cymbiotika COO Oversees Skyrocketing Growth". San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ "Durana Elmi Introduces High-Fashion Wellness To Empower Women". Grazia Middle East. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ WFR, Staff (2024-05-01). "Durana Elmi Honored with Inc. Magazine Female Founder 250 Award Alongside Selena Gomez, Hailey Rhode Bieber, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera and Scarlett Johansson". The World Financial Review. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ↑ "Final File - Durana Elmi by thebusinesstycoonmagazine.com - Issuu". issuu.com. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
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