GHD, the British hair tech brand, has announced significant leadership changes as it seeks to further strengthen its position in key global markets. The company has appointed four seasoned beauty executives to bolster its operations across America, Australia, France, and Spain. These new leaders will be instrumental in driving GHD’s “next chapter of success” and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to excellence and innovation in these key regions.
Thys Niermeyer, who previously served as Managing Director of GHD Spain & Portugal, has been promoted to Managing Director of GHD North America. His new role will focus on expanding the brand’s presence and impact across the North American market.
Olivia Manjón, a L’Oréal veteran with over a decade of experience, has been appointed General Manager of GHD Spain & Portugal. Manjón has held several leadership positions at L’Oréal, including Director General of Lancôme, bringing a wealth of expertise to her new role.
In France, Elena Zuykova has been named Managing Director of GHD France. Zuykova comes from British beauty brand Elemis, where she served as GM for Europe & the Middle East. Her leadership will play a critical role in advancing GHD’s footprint in France.
Stephanie Leathers, previously an Industry Advisor for Flagship, has been appointed Managing Director of GHD Australia & New Zealand. Leathers’ vast experience in the beauty sector will help fuel GHD’s ambitions in these key markets.
GHD Reshuffles C-Suite to Drive Ambitious Global Growth Strategy as it looks to further accelerate its expansion. The appointment of these new global leaders is a crucial step in realizing the brand’s growth objectives, especially as GHD looks to capitalize on cutting-edge technology developed at its Research & Development Centre in Cambridge, UK.
Jeroen Temmerman, CEO at GHD, expressed confidence in the new leadership team: “The appointment of our new global leadership team further cements GHD’s accelerated growth ambition across these international markets. Since 2001, GHD has transformed the beauty tech industry with innovative styling tools and cutting-edge technology. We are committed to maintaining our status as a beauty tech leader across the world.”
As GHD approaches its 25th anniversary in 2025, the brand has set its sights on continued global growth, backed by advanced technology and a strong leadership team dedicated to reinforcing GHD’s legacy and expanding its reach across the globe.
