Forty Under 40

Meet The Class of 2023

We're thrilled to reveal our debut list of 40 individuals (and duos) in and around our community who have significantly impacted their respective fields, industries, and sectors before reaching the age of 40. Beverly Hills Living's Forty Under 40 is a true testament not only to early career accomplishments but also to the intellect, courage, and perseverance required to foster change, pioneer innovation, uplift others, and in the process, create a better city and world for everyone. Prepare to be moved and motivated as we proudly present the impressive Forty Under 40 Class of 2023.

Judges

  • Eden Alpert

    PARTNER, VIBRATO JAZZ GRILL, INVESTOR, PHILANTHROPIST

  • Charles Black III

    MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LUXURY, COMPASS

  • Mayor Julian Gold, M.D.

    3x BEVERLY HILLS MAYOR

  • Jade Mills

    #1 AGENT WORLDWIDE, COLDWELL BANKER

  • Bobbe Joy Dawson

    CELEBRITY MAKE-UP ARTIST, AUTHOR, BOARD MEMBER BH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2023 Honorees

  • Allison Padilla

    Account Director, Foundry (An IDG, Inc. Company)

  • Anahit Ghazaryan

    Founder of ANAHIT Fashiondrug

  • Andrew Borenzweig

    Founder & CEO of The Beverly High Rye

  • Andrew Van Wyk

    VP of Development at River Road Entertainment

  • Anthony Lipe-Ladenheim

    Coaches Committee Chair at KEEN Los Angeles

  • Arielle Harris

    Founder of RELMORE Entertainment

  • Ashley Streff

    Founder of Social Well Creative

  • Caitlyn Chase

    Founder of Caviar & Cashmere

  • Celine Nehoray and Joline Nehoray Nazarian

    Co-Founders of Beverly Hills Lingerie

  • Chris Balassanian

    Firefighter Paramedic, Beverly Hills Fire Department

  • Cosima Swayze

    Founder of Cosima Interiors

  • Daniel Mirharooni

    Head of Design & Development, Brickstar Capital

  • Daniella Emrani

    Founder of MAKE A STATEMENT

  • Della Shaker

    Founder of West Hollywood Law Group PC

  • Dina Rezvanipour

    CEO of 3d PR & Marketing

  • Dorin Esfahani

    Director of Major Gifts, American Friends of Magen David Adom

  • Emily Lefkowitz

    Supervising Producer, Entertainment Tonight

  • Fransiska Weckesser

    Co-Founder and CEO of The Very Creative Firm

  • Jacquelin Napal and Kat Emery

    Co-Founders of Art Angels Gallery

  • Joann Zehenni

    CEO & Founder of Gemini Beauty

  • Jordan and Steven Neman

    Co-Founders of House of Léon

  • Josué Arias

    Chief Kindness Officer, Boys & Girls Club WSGV

  • Louise Ulukaya

    CEO, Mon Coeur

  • Lukas Czinger

    COO, Czinger Vehicles

  • Madeline Houk

    Principal Dancer with American Contemporary Ballet

  • Maximilian Acevedo

    Actor

  • Meriette Saglie

    Founder and Artistic Director of Wine Music

  • Jason Alvarez-Cohen & Nick Eischens

    COO & Co-Founder, Popl

  • Niki Akhaveissy

    Associate Attorney, Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob, and Morrison, P.C

  • Noah Etessami

    VP of Investments, Israel Investment Fund Group

  • Noah Nazarian

    Co-Founder, Bahamii

  • Osiel Gastelum

    Chef de Cuisine at Maude Restaurant

  • Piran Zarifian

    Founder and Manager of BAO Foot Spa

  • Raven Vermeil

    Founder of Décor Beverly Hills

  • Sarah Hoorfar

    CEO Cowgirl Clutch, Lead Content Creator and Manager, Coordinator of Outsourcing

  • Sorelle Cohen

    Sr. Director of Development, Marketing & Communications, The Pad Project

  • Steve Rad MD

    Los Angeles Fetal Maternal Care Center & Rainbow Clinic. Maternal Fetal Medicine / Perinatologist / High Risk Pregnancy OBGYN

  • Taylor Drake

    Founder, The Frustrated Professional

  • Vasili Kotsiovos

    Owner of Louká

  • William Denkinger, AIA

    Architect, Investor, and Developer