{"id":16092,"date":"2025-01-23T14:43:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T21:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/?p=16092"},"modified":"2025-01-27T11:44:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T18:44:44","slug":"leslie-perry-named-pba-executive-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/leslie-perry-named-pba-executive-director\/","title":{"rendered":"LESLIE PERRY NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY ASSOCIATION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[Scottsdale, AZ] \u2014 January 21, 2025 \u2014 The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and Board of Directors announce the appointment of Leslie Perry as its new Executive Director, effective January 31. With deep industry roots and a proven track record of fostering collaboration and innovation, Perry is set to lead PBA into a dynamic new chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to announce Leslie as PBA\u2019s Executive Director,\u201d said Jay Elarar, Chairman of PBA\u2019s Board of Directors and CEO Americas of Moroccanoil. \u201cHer exceptional leadership, industry expertise, and commitment to beauty professionals make her the ideal person to lead PBA into its next chapter. We look forward to working with Leslie to drive innovation and unity in the professional beauty community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During her tenure at PBA, Perry spearheaded initiatives that enhanced membership benefits, increased engagement, and fostered satisfaction among members. As a licensed esthetician and former beauty business owner, Perry brings a unique and relatable perspective to the diverse needs within PBA\u2019s membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy love for professional beauty started as a kid in the 1990s, watching my hairdresser mom transform client after client in her salon,\u201d Perry explained. \u201cI never imagined as a kid sweeping hair and folding towels that one day I\u2019d have the immense privilege of leading the association for this incredible industry. Professional beauty isn\u2019t just my career. It\u2019s my life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Perry steps into her new role alongside the incredibly talented PBA team, she aims to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and partnership, ensuring that PBA remains a leading voice for professionals in the industry. Her vision includes expanding resources, advocating on behalf of the industry, and creating more opportunities for networking and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perry\u2019s leadership builds on the successes of outgoing Executive Director Nina Daily, who led PBA through significant milestones, including the formation of USA Beauty LLC, a joint venture between BolognaFiere Group, Informa Markets, and PBA. \u201cWe are grateful for everything Nina has accomplished during her time at PBA,\u201d said Elarar. \u201cHer leadership made an impact on the industry and we\u2019re all better for it. We wish her the best in her future endeavors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">About The Professional Beauty Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is dedicated to advocating and fighting for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry and is committed to the long-term success of beauty professionals and the businesses that employ and support them. As the largest and most inclusive trade organization representing the entire beauty industry, PBA advocates for legislation on behalf of the industry, including such things as fighting against deregulation. PBA also provides curated resources to empower members, including education, business tools and resources, curated healthcare and insurance options, exclusive events, charitable initiatives, scholarships, networking opportunities and proprietary reports and data. Members include manufacturers, distributors, salons, spas, schools, independent practitioners, students, and industry suppliers. 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