Leading Executives in Beauty Parlors, Barbershops, Hair Salons, Hairdressers
Elizabeth (Liz) Allison
Chief Executive Officer, Tricoci Salon & Spa
CEO since March 2023, Allison is leading the Chicago-based luxury salon-and-spa group’s next phase of growth and innovation after senior roles across beauty and fashion. Claim to fame: steering a legacy day-spa brand into a modern, tech-enabled operator.
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Eric Bakken
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hair Cuttery Family of Brands
Veteran salon executive who took the helm of the largest privately held U.S. salon chain, guiding post‑relaunch growth of Hair Cuttery and Bubbles. Claim to fame: multidecade leadership at Regis followed by leading HCFB’s tech and ops revitalization.
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Susan Boresow
Brand President, MY SALON Suite (Propelled Brands)
Franchise veteran tapped in 2024 to accelerate growth and franchisee profitability for one of North America’s fastest‑growing salon‑suite brands. Claim to fame: brand president guiding tech, app, and marketing upgrades fueling 2024–2025 expansion.
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Amanda Clark
Chief Executive Officer, WellBiz Brands (Drybar, Amazing Lash Studio, Radiant Waxing, Elements Massage, Fitness Together)
Appointed CEO to lead a nearly 1,000‑location beauty and wellness platform that includes the Drybar Shops franchisor. Claim to fame: scaling multi‑brand, female‑focused franchising and Drybar’s continued development momentum.
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Ben Davis
Founder & President (CEO), The Gents Place
Founder who helped pioneer the men’s membership barbershop/club model and expanded via franchising with strategic investors. Claim to fame: positioning an ultra‑premium ‘barber‑spa’ concept for national growth.
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Frédéric Fekkai
Founder & Brand Architect, FEKKAI (Salons & Haircare)
Iconic celebrity hairdresser who reclaimed his namesake brand and salons in 2018 to reinvigorate ‘skinification of hair’ products and premium salon experiences. Claim to fame: defining luxury salon culture from Bergdorf to The Mark Hotel.
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Leigh Feldman
Chief Executive Officer & Brand President, Bishops Cuts/Color
Former CMO elevated to CEO/Brand President, driving a bold, culture‑first franchise repositioning and new‑market growth. Claim to fame: modernizing a gender‑neutral, walk‑in‑friendly salon brand with national franchise visibility.
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Ted Gibson
Co‑founder & Celebrity Hairstylist, Starring by Ted Gibson / Ted Gibson
A‑list stylist, salon owner and educator known for runway/editorial work and for co‑creating an experiential ‘smart’ salon concept in Los Angeles. Claim to fame: shaping red‑carpet looks and pushing high‑tech salon experiences.
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Rob Goggins
President (named CEO effective Jan 1, 2026), Great Clips
Long‑time Great Clips exec and current president named to succeed Steve Hockett as CEO on January 1, 2026, after leading tech, ops and franchisee support initiatives. Claim to fame: stewarding the world’s largest salon brand’s next chapter.
Sally Hershberger
Founder & Creative Director, Sally Hershberger Salons
Trailblazing celebrity stylist and multi‑salon owner with flagships in NYC and Los Angeles; an early female superstar in pro hair. Claim to fame: shaping pop‑culture hair and building a coast‑to‑coast salon brand.
Steve Hockett
Chief Executive Officer (through Dec 31, 2025), Great Clips
CEO since 2018 of North America’s largest salon brand; announced retirement at end of 2025 with Rob Goggins named successor. Claim to fame: delivering sustained sales growth and massive scale across 4,400+ salons.
Daryl Hurst
President & Chief Operating Officer, Sola Salons, Sola Salons (Radiance Holdings)
Operational leader for the largest salon‑suite brand in North America, supporting 700+ locations and 20,000+ independent beauty pros. Claim to fame: scaling the suite model and franchisee success systems.
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Jim Lain
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, Regis Corporation (Supercuts, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, First Choice, Roosters)
Named interim CEO on July 1, 2025, after Matthew Doctor’s departure; oversees iconic franchised salon brands including Supercuts and Cost Cutters. Claim to fame: longtime brand‑ops leader trusted to steer a turnaround.
Edward Logan
Chief Executive Officer, Sport Clips Haircuts
Second‑generation leader elevated to CEO to drive continued expansion of the men’s and boys’ haircut leader with 1,800+ units. Claim to fame: scaling a family‑built franchise powerhouse and industry recognition for leadership.
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Gordon Logan
Founder & Chairman, Sport Clips Haircuts
Founder who popularized the sports‑themed men’s haircut franchise model and championed veteran initiatives across the system. Claim to fame: building one of franchising’s great growth stories and being honored by IFA for lifetime impact.
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Zak Mascolo
Chief Executive Officer, TONI&GUY USA, TONI&GUY USA
Third‑generation leader guiding the U.S. salons and academies of the global TONI&GUY brand, with a fashion‑driven education ethos. Claim to fame: keeping an iconic creative house relevant for new generations of stylists.
Aaron Meyers
Chief Executive Officer, Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys
Franchise operator‑turned‑executive who became CEO, doubling the brand’s footprint and pushing a membership‑driven ‘BarberSpa’ concept. Claim to fame: leading rapid 2020s growth and national PR traction.
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Karen O’Brien
President, Floyd’s 99 Barbershop
Long‑time insider elevated to President to standardize operations as the music‑infused barbershop brand accelerates franchising. Claim to fame: stewarding a 135+ shop system through its next growth wave.
Jayson Rapaport
Co‑founder, Birds Barbershop
Co‑founder of Austin’s influential ‘salon‑bershop’ chain known for art‑filled, music‑centric shops and accessible cuts for all genders. Claim to fame: helping make Birds a Texas institution and inspiration for modern indie barbershops.
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Vanessa Yakobson
Chief Executive Officer, Blo Blow Dry Bar
A decade at the helm of North America’s original blow‑dry bar, she’s expanded the footprint and built a platform with lash concepts. Claim to fame: award‑winning CEO who scaled a ‘no cuts, no color—just blowouts’ category leader.
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