ghd has announced the appointment of Stephanie Leathers as the new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), with her first official day in the position being October 8th 2024 (yep, that’s right, today!). Leathers, a respected leader with extensive experience in the fashion and lifestyle sectors, succeeds Ludovic Dellazzeri, who has led the brand for nine transformative years.

Bringing a proven track record of scaling brands, Leathers joins ghd after a successful tenure at Aje Collective, where she held various C-suite roles. Her deep understanding of the ANZ retail and ecommerce landscape positions her well to drive ghd’s growth in the region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steph to the ghd family,” said Ross Leibbrandt, ghd APAC Regional MD. “Her industry expertise and leadership skills make her the perfect fit to advance our ANZ operations.” Leathers expressed her excitement, stating, “I am honoured to join ghd, a brand with a legacy of excellence and innovation, and I look forward to steering our next chapter of success.”

Dellazzeri reflected on his time with ghd, noting the dynamic growth achieved under his leadership and expressing confidence in Leathers’ ability to continue that momentum. The transition is set to ensure a seamless handover for continued success in the ANZ market.

Happy first day as Managing Director, Stephanie!