Omar hajeri appointed managing director for l'oréal professional products division uk and ireland

Omar Hajeri has been appointed as the new managing director for the L'Oréal Professional Products Division UK and Ireland, replacing Kenneth Campbell from 1 October 2014. Having successfully led the division for the past 2 years, Kenneth will be moving to a new role within the L'Oréal Group in Asia. He says: "The UK hairdressing market is at the forefront of our industry worldwide. I feel privileged that I have had the chance to work with inspiring, creative and entrepreneurial people and will dearly miss them and their passion." With a career history spanning over 13 years within the L'Oréal Group, Omar has a strong knowledge of the division and experience of working with the professional brands and hairdressing partners both at a local and international level. For the past three years, he has served as managing director of the Professional Products Division in The Netherlands, delivering growth and modernization of industry in that market. He says: "I am delighted to have the opportunity to work in the professional division of a sophisticated and innovative market. I am looking forward to meeting all of our partners who have created and developed this amazing industry." The L’Oréal Professional Products Division includes a portfolio of leading global professional brands including L’Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Matrix, Redken, Pureology, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Mizani, Essie Professional and Décleor & Carita.