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Helen Aboah

Location

New York City, USA

Field

Fashion

Helen Aboah is currently the chief operating officer and president of Atelier Jolie, a luxury lifestyle brand and art hub for creators founded by entrepreneur, filmmaker, and humanitarian Angelina Jolie. Atelier Jolie is a hub for creativity, expression, and education, and is removing the gatekeepers and outside influences—allowing people to create with freedom regardless of trends.

A graduate of Columbia University, Aboah first achieved success in television and film before pivoting to the retail industry. Prior to joining Atelier Jolie, she served as the chief executive officer of Urban Zen by fashion icon Donna Karan, chief merchandising officer and executive vice president at Alexander Wang, and earlier as the global director of merchandising and product development at LVMH/Donna Karan International. Aboah is on the advisory board for Lubin School of Business at Pace University, and board director at Project Rousseau.


Design and creativity are not just aesthetic choices—they are powerful tools for climate action, cultural expression, and systemic change. Young voices, when amplified, can reshape our future.

Helen H Aboah

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