{"id":75735,"date":"2025-01-21T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/?p=75735"},"modified":"2025-01-21T10:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:47:22","slug":"leslie-perry-named-professional-beauty-associations-new-executive-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetease.com\/leslie-perry-named-professional-beauty-associations-new-executive-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Leslie Perry Named Professional Beauty Association’s New Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA)<\/a>\u00a0and its Board of Directors have appointed Leslie Perry<\/a> as its new Executive Director, effective January 31, 2025. 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

We are excited to announce Leslie as PBA\u2019s Executive Director,\u201d said\u00a0Jay Elarar, Chairman of PBA\u2019s Board of Directors and CEO Americas of Moroccanoil<\/a>. \u201cHer exceptional leadership, industry expertise, and commitment to beauty professionals make her the ideal person to lead PBA<\/a> 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

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

\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

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

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