Dale has extensive experience owning and operating businesses. As a senior broker and consultant for ABC Business Sales, one of New Zealand's largest business broking firms, Dale's expertise is well-regarded.

Recently, Dale was recognised at the ABC Annual Conference with a Top 10 Broker Nationwide | Award of Excellence; and membership into the Exclusive 200 Club for his successes with selling over 200 businesses.

Caren Rangi ONZM is a proud New Zealand born Cook Islands Maori who has chosen to be a leader in the field of governance, to help influence decision-making in areas she is passionate about.

An experience public sector governance practitioner, Caren has been conferred with an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance and the Pacific community, and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Member of the Institute of Directors.

Larissa Macleman is a business coach helping salons reach $500k a year, then scale to $1 Million+.
After 20 years as a Salon Owner and growing to a team of 30, Larissa realised that she had the experience to share with the industry and help owner’s work smarter, not harder… earn more and work less in their business.

In 2016 she founded Salon Owners Collective as an online Business Coaching Program with the mission of inspiring and empowering salon owners across the globe, to build a business with more freedom & more profit without the stress and overwhelm our industry typically faces

With a host of award wins already under his belt, 2023 saw Jack Mead secure a finalist spot in the Southern Hairdresser of the Year category at the British Hairdressing Awards.

Jack is a technical cutting expert, working in the industry since the age of 14. He has managed salons across the globe from the UK to Australia, which has helped him to hone in on his specialist skill, precision cutting as well as working with all textures of hair.

Tracey Hughes; a Hall of Fame inductee, 4 x Educator of the Year, and 4 x Excellence in Education recipient is back again to judge our hairdressing Editorial Images at the 2024 NZHA's.

Tracey empowers female entrepreneurs to become experts who share their message through guiding them in their positioning and purpose. A role model to many, she is the Founder of Leading Ladies where she brings together a star-studded panel of female leaders to share a raw and honest look at the hair and beauty industries

Sam started her hair journey at an exclusive salon in London in 2001, and continued after immigrating to Adelaide in 2004 at 17. After 15 years at that Salon, 10 in management, 5 as an award winning Co-Director, she made the brave decision to build my own brand as Director of SJ Establishment.
After 5 years, they've quickly become an Award-Winning, go-to Salon for the thriving community of Adelaide - celebrating loyalty, inclusivity and sustainability.

Sam spent 14 years travelling, Educating and Inspiring – a major passion and driving force behind her success.

After beginning her career at a young age, Cassie moved from her small hometown of Boscawen, New Hampshire to New York City to pursue high fashion hair. She is a published session stylist in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Elle and Paper magazine to name a few.

Operating from Kinhouse, NYC; she has a long list of high-level achievements, including:

5x One Shot Winner
4x North American Hair Awards (NAHA) Winner
2022 NAHA Hairstylist of the Year

Originally born and raised in Auckland, Cam is co-owner and operator at The Blacksmith Barbers in the Gold Coast. Operating for 9 years, with 12 staff and growing, trading across 7 days a week.
Cam, along with business partner Justin also own The Blacksmith Barber Academy; a training facility attached right next door to the barbershop. Here they train and upskill a range of people, from hairdressers to qualified barbers, along with new and emerging barbers.

Yuki is originally from Japan and currently living in Sydney, Australia. Starting her journey with Toni&Guy, Yuki quickly realised her passion for cutting short hair. A few years later, she started her barbering journey with The Barberhood.

"For me, style has no gender. I love to take inspiration from the world of barbering and visualise across gender boundaries when I imagine and create styles for my clients."

Rex is a 37+ year hair industry veteran, and since crossing over to men’s hairdressing and barbering 10 years ago, has amassed 7 AHIA finalist nominations in barbering categories including 2 x Best Barber Australia.
His barber businesses are winners of 9 Westpac/News Corp Best in Business awards, and he has sat on the judging panel at several Australian Barbering Award competitions.

A senior barber at Hinces, Shrewsbury UK, Rhys is also currently a member of the Wahl UK Artistic & Education Team.

With immense skill, knowledge and passion, Rhys has several competitive accolades under his belt, including Wahl British Barber of the Year 2021.