Kimora Lee Simmons

President
Baby Phat

A former runway model, Kimora Lee Simmons is a talented designer credited with inspiring a new generation of consumers with her glamorous clothing label, Baby Phat. Ms.  Simmon’s influence in the world of fashion is undeniable while her savvy as a businesswoman has made this former runway model a worldwide brand phenomenon.

As the instrumental force behind the brand’s creative designs, ad campaign strategy, and marketing concepts, Ms. Simmons has taken her astute business acumen and passion for her work to spearhead numerous brand extension ventures with companies, including Motorola, Coty, and M. Fabrikant and Sons.

An enthusiastic philanthropist and patron of the arts, Ms. Lee lends her time and support to numerous charitable organizations, and especially those institutions that target disadvantaged youth.  She established the Kimora Lee Simmons Scholarship Fund at her alma mater in St. Louis to provide college tuition support for academically successful girls with financial need.  In addition, Ms. Simmons is an active member of youth advocacy organizations, such as the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Hetrick-Martin Institute.