"I am thrilled to have an exceptional beauty professional like Francesca join our team, " said WetBrush CEO Jeffrey Davidson executive than Francesca to do the job. Our future is brighter with her on board.”
“I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic company and passionate team. JD Beauty and its Bio Ionic and WetBrush brands are poised for aggressive growth," said Raminella. "I see endless possibilities for our stylists, partners and clients alike.”
Raminella is no stranger to the professional beauty space, having held leadership roles at brands including Matrix & Logics, Revlon, and Proctor & Gamble Italia. Most recently, she served as president of ghd North America, a worldwide leader of luxury hair tool products. Under her management, sales at the company grew exponentially in three years, and Raminella elevated the brand by establishing retail partnerships with luxury companies such as Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Space NK. Prior to her tenure at ghd, Raminella held SVP and GM roles at Matrix, where she oversaw sales, marketing, finance, education and human resources.
In September 2017, JD Beauty acquired the industry-leading Bio Ionic® line of professional electrical beauty appliances. JD Beauty’s salon heritage is a cornerstone of the brand, and Raminella’s appointment to the leadership team further strengthens the company’s increasing investment in their professional and prestige divisions.