Jitin Jaggi

Jitin Jaggi is the Managing Director of Circadia Skincare (SAMENA), leading the brand’s expansion across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

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Hilmarie Hutchison

Jitin Jaggi

Managing Director, Circadia Skincare (SAMENA)

Jitin Jaggi is the Managing Director of Circadia Skincare (SAMENA), leading the brand’s expansion across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Indian by nationality and UAE-based for nearly 35 years, his story blends deep regional roots with a global operator’s mindset shaped by scaling businesses across multiple territories.

Before skincare, Jitin spent 15 years building a licensed merchandise company from the ground up with his family, developing real-world experience in growth, hiring, processes, and partnerships. His move into professional skincare wasn’t a “perfect plan” so much as a deliberate leap, backed by research, self-awareness, and the willingness to start again in a new industry.

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In this episode, Hilmarie speaks with Jitin about what it really takes to pivot industries without losing your confidence. Jitin opens up about imposter syndrome, why self-doubt can be healthy, and how a trusted inner circle keeps him grounded when decisions feel uncertain.

They also dig into the business of professional skincare: separating trends from truth, the importance of education, and why partnerships in the region are built on trust, stability, and long-term value. It’s a practical conversation for anyone building a career, a business, or a new identity, especially if they’re standing right at the edge of change.

“It’s very fulfilling when you’re able to create a business in which all parties make money. It’s any business in which just a few of the stakeholders are benefiting it.”

Jitin Jaggi

” Leadership means putting your team before yourself.”
Jitin Jaggi

Show highlights

You do have the ability to make a change and do something else that can help you move to where you want to be. -Jitin Jaggi Click To Tweet

“For an aesthetic professional, the most important thing is going to be educating your customers and your consumers of these products into what is the right product for you and how do you stick with classic skincare that works for you day in and day out.”

Jitin Jaggi

“ Fear and uncertainty are not necessarily a bad thing. It’s your natural fight or flight response. It helps you evaluate the situation more critically. ”

Jitin Jaggi