- About Nicola Kilner & Deciem
- Nicola Kilner Steps Down as CEO
- Diary of a CEO – Kilner talks to Steven Bartlett
- Davina McCall – Nicola Kilner talks to Davina on Begin Again Podcast
Nicola Kilner at Deciem in the early days
Nicola Kilner – co-CEO of Deciem, The Ordinary.
Nicola Kilner has been part of Deciem since the start and was Co-Founder of Deciem alongside Brandon Truaxe
She then stepped up to be the sole CEO approx 2018, but later stepped down in 2024.
She is still involved with Deciem as Co-Founder.
Nicola Kilner on Podcasts
Nicola Kilner with Steven Bartlett, The Diary of a CEO.
Nicola Kilner with Davina McCall
In 2025, Nicola Kilner joined Davina McCall on the Begin Again podcast for one of her most personal interviews to date. She spoke openly about:
- How she met Brandon Truaxe.
- Building Deciem from the very beginning.
- The challenges of leading the company after Brandon’s passing.
- Becoming a mother while running a global skincare business.
- Stepping down as CEO and what’s next.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, I highly recommend it. It’s one of the most honest interviews Nicola has given and offers a fascinating insight into both the person and the story behind Deciem. Listen to Nicola & Davina now.
Other Podcasts
You can find lots of other podcasts with Nicola Kilner – just go to Podcasts and search her name.
About Nicola Kilner
Who is Nicola Kilner? Nicola Kilner was the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Deciem. In 2024, she stepped down as Co-CEO but still remains as Co-Founder. Nicola Kilner is also known as Nicola Reddington.
How old is Nicola Kilner? She is around mid to late 30s and was just 24 when she started at Deciem with Brandon Truaxe.
Where did Nicola Kilner work before? Nicola Kilner worked as a buyer at Boots, where she first met Brandon Truaxe.
How did Nicola Kilner become CEO of Deciem? You can find out about Nicola Kilner becoming CEO of Deciem in the video above.
Does Nicola Kilner have kids? Yes, she currently has 3 children.
What Nationality is Nicola Kilner? She is from the UK.
Is Nicola Kilner married, and who is her husband? Nicola Kilner is married to Sean Reddington, who is the CEO of a company called Thrive Learning.
Nicola Kilner + Deciem
Was Nicola Kilner sacked from Deciem? In the interview above, you can hear about this incident in 2018.
Who owns Deciem? Who owns The Ordinary? Who owns NIOD? Estée Lauder now owns Deciem, The Ordinary, NIOD.
How much is The Ordinary worth? The Ordinary was valued at 2.2billion
Nicola Kilner´s Skincare Regimen
If you´ve watched Nicola Kilner on your screens, her skin is pretty good! She always looks amazing and she shares her skincare routine here >>> Nicola Kilner´s skincare routine
Nicola Kilner Steps Down as CEO of Deciem – 2024
But stays on as Co-Founder!
The news is out! Nicola Kilner CEO & Co-founder of Deciem is stepping down as CEO at the end of the year, but will remain as Co-Founder which is great news! Nicola Kilner was there at the start of Deciem and I believe the closest to Brandon Truaxe, knowing and understanding his vision for Deciem and the beauty industry. Hopefully, this vision will continue
I’ve been involved with Deciem since 2017, and it’s had a huge impact on my life. I never imagined that a love for a skincare brand would lead to so many life-changing opportunities. So, hearing the news this week was emotional—it’s been a rollercoaster, and Nicola’s presence was always a comfort.
Nicola Kilner Stepping Down as CEO of Deciem
I first met Nicola in 2017. She was a huge fan of The Ordinary & Deciem Chat Room Facebook Group I started. It was the very first group totally devoted to Deciem. She and Brandon Truaxe embraced the group, learning from both positive and negative feedback, which led to product innovations like Marine Hyaluronics. Deciem has always been unique in how it engages with customers, setting it apart from other skincare brands.
When I received Nicola’s email earlier this week about stepping down as CEO, it was emotional. With Brandon Truaxe no longer with us and now Nicola stepping down, it truly feels like the end of an era. The last 7-8 years have been a rollercoaster of highs and extreme lows, and now it seems it’s time for Nicola to step back and spend time with her family.
Estée Lauder
This news follows Estée Lauder’s acquisition of Deciem earlier this year, and quite a lot of movement around the ELC Company. Some fear negative changes, but since ELC´s involvement, Deciem has seen improvements like better stock availability and expanded product access worldwide. We´ve also seen many more offers and discounts than ever before. I will remain positive and also hope they continue to embrace Deciem Chat Room the way Deciem has done up to now.
After visiting The Ordinary headquarters in Toronto this year, I’m confident the brand will stay true to its core values. As Nicola Kilner steps down, Jesper Rasmussen has been promoted to Global Brand President. He is someone I´m sure will lead Deciem forward—I was very fortunate to meet him personally and he certainly has a “Deciem” vibe about him. I feel the company is in good hands, especially now knowing that Nicola Kilner will still be around as Co. Founder.
