BAMKO has announced the hiring of Colleen Hammann as the Los Angeles-based company’s new senior vice president of sales. BAMKO is PPAI 100’s No. 6 distributor.

  • Hammann comes to BAMKO after a 16-year career in the beauty industry, working on retail expansion, brand sales strategy and maintaining goals for scaling business.
  • She has worked with brands such as Sephora, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.


“I love working with brands to help them grow, find new opportunities and create meaningful connections with consumers,” Hammann says. “Over the years, I’ve built a career around driving growth, creating meaningful brand experiences and leading teams to execute with excellence.

“I’m excited to bring that same energy and expertise to a new arena – expanding my scope beyond beauty while continuing to do what I love: helping brands stand out, sell more and create impact.”

Most recently, Hamman served as the vice president of sales and business development for Bright Beauty Collective. Prior to that, she spent seven years at Estée Lauder working in sales and education.

‘…It’s About Creating Strategic Solutions’

According to BAMKO, Hammann’s responsibilities in her new role will include brand development and sales to ensure sustainable growth for the distributor moving forward.

She says it was that big-picture purview that attracted her to the position.

“It’s not just about selling products,” Hammann says about the role at BAMKO. “It’s about creating strategic, high impact solutions that help brands connect in a meaningful way. [BAMKO’s] approach to sales is thoughtful, creative and built on true partnerships.”

Hammann also relates that the conversations she has had with the BAMKO team emphasize collaboration and innovation, showing respect and enthusiasm for the expertise each individual brings to the overall mission.

I love the challenge of taking something great and making it even bigger, stronger and more impactful.”

Colleen Hammann

Senior Vice President of Sales, BAMKO

“I was ready for a new challenge – one that allowed me to apply my experience in sales, brand building and consumer engagement on a broader scale,” she says. “I’ve spent my career helping brands grow – understanding what makes them resonate with consumers, building relationships and driving sales in a way that feels natural.

“I love the challenge of taking something great and making it even bigger, stronger and more impactful.”