ghd’s new Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand, Stephanie Leathers, has represented the industry with aplomb, taking out the title of overall Young Leader of the AFR Women in Leadership Awards for 2025. Stephanie was recognised as a leader in both commercial success and cultural impact in this competitive category.
“It’s an honour to be named the 2025 Young Leader in the Financial Review’s Women in Leadership Awards,” Stephanie shared. “At ghd, I’m incredibly proud to lead a brand that sits at the heart of the professional styling industry across Australia and New Zealand; where innovation, creativity and purpose drive everything we do. This recognition reflects my belief and commitment in backing my team, emerging talent and investing in the future of our industry. I hope it encourages more leaders to step forward with care and conviction as they make their mark.”
Stephanie joined the ghd team in October 2024 with a storied career across fashion, lifestyle, and beauty and a passion for innovation, customer experience and team culture. Under her leadership, ghd won the the 2025 Canstar Blue Award for Most Satisfied Customers in Hair Straighteners for the second consecutive year with five-star ratings across every category, including performance, design, durability, and value for money.
“We are proud to once again be recognised by Canstar as Australia’s most trusted and loved brand in hair straighteners,” Stephanie shared. “This award is a powerful recognition of our ongoing commitment to providing the very best styling experience. Creating game-changing tools like the new ghd Chronos — which delivers faster styling with superior results — is at the heart of what we do.”
In 2025 the brand has launched the ghd chronos max and celebrated their annual Official Good Hair Day in March. New developments, including the integration of ghd’s chronos technology across more styling tools, and initiatives are on the horizon for this ever-growing brand under Stephanie’s guidance.
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