Introducing
SYLVIE CHANTERCAILLE
“I am deeply committed to doing my part to urgently protect the planet’s last wild spaces so that the wildlife who depend on it can thrive, and the communities that live around it can preserve their vital ancestral traditions. In the vast Amboseli landscape where Lion Guardians operates, the Maasai people, guardians of the land who have coexisted with wildlife for generations, share our belief in the interconnectedness between people and the natural systems we need to protect, inspired by nature’s wisdom. Lionesses, like elephant matriarchs, are devoted caregivers, teachers, collaborators and social forces who lead the way. I am delighted to lend my support to the Great Elephant Migration in order to help shine a light on the imperative for innovative and effective solutions to solve human-wildlife coexistence and restore a flourishing biodiversity."
Sylvie’s passion for wild animals and natural landscapes has propelled her decades-long commitment to conservation. A visionary and change agent in the beauty industry for over 40 years, she founded Chantecaille Beauté in 1998, a global luxury skincare and cosmetics brand renowned for its use of botanicals powered by cutting-edge science. Here, she pioneered a philanthropic model of “Beauty that Gives Back,” launching 32 collections that have raised awareness and more than $3 million for nature conservation charities worldwide, from lions in Kenya to elephants in Southern India. Recognizing the symbiotic interconnectedness of all living things, she has committed herself to preserving landscapes and supporting community-partnered conservation initiatives in four continents. In 2022, she launched the Chantecaille Conservation Foundation to accelerate this urgent work. Sylvie has held positions on the board of Space for Giants and is a member of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance.
