THE FELLOWSHIP FOR BRITISH HAIRDRESSING ANNOUNCE SIMON SHAW AS THEIR NEW PRESIDENT

Now in its 80th year, The Fellowship for British Hairdressing elects a new President every two years. Following in the footsteps of industry exemplars including Errol Douglas MBE, Beverly C MBE, Robert Eaton, Karine Jackson, Ken Picton and outgoing President Ashleigh Hodges, Simon said he was honoured to be taking over the role as President at this very special time in the Fellowship’s history.

“The Fellowship is a wonderful organisation, full of inspirational people who epitomise everything that’s great about British hairdressing and barbering in all different sectors”, added Simon. “I am privileged to take on the role of the President, taking the Fellowship into its ninth decade and to work with the members, sponsors and partners that make the Fellowship so special.” “There’s so much that I want to achieve throughout my Presidency from working with Further Education throughout the UK to developing our membership across the board, highlighting the education we provide and working closely with our members, sponsors, partners and Head Office Team.”

Simon has had a long-standing relationship with the Fellowship, joining very early on his their career and working alongside past Presidents and board members to develop the visibility and integrity of the Fellowship. Through his role as Head of Education for the Fellowship he has been able to showcase what the Fellowship stands for and increase membership and he was instrumental in introducing the very successful Project Men & Media to the Fellowships roster of educational Projects. Education is a passion of Simon, and in their role as President education will play a pivotal role.  Simon’s day-to-day role as Global Artistic Director is one that brings with it a whole host of exceptional qualities both commercially and creatively, key attributes required as part of the President’s role. 

Fellowship for British Hairdressing Chair, Marcus Allen commented, “Simon is a fantastic choice as President of the Fellowship. Truly immersed in all sectors within our industry and respected by all who know him with so much experience in all aspects of the business of hairdressing and barbering. Their commitment and dedication to the Fellowship is immeasurable, which will ensure a very exciting two years ahead. Our thanks go out to outgoing President Ashleigh Hodges for all the work and support she has given the Fellowship over the past two years,” concluded Marcus.