Hair & Barbering Employer Industry Board

The Hair & Barbering Employer Industry Board is formed of voluntary members who advise on City & Guilds’ product strategy, providing advice and information to City & Guilds to ensure that products and services meet the needs of industry, are inclusive and support the progression from education to work. The Hair & Barbering Industry Board facilitates close partnerships with a wide range of key industry experts, employers, and stakeholders.

Meet the Board Members

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Adam Sloan

MHFed | CEO MHFed | Big Yin Salons

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Alison Brightwell

Alison Brightwell Education | Owner

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Cathy Weston

NHBF | Director of Quality and Standards

Damian Owen

Sassoon Academy | Barbershop Owner | Educator - Sky Barbers

Diane Mitchell

Cheynes | Hairdresser | Lead Independent End Point Assessor

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Erica Liburd

The Muse Salon | Salon Owner | International Educator | Platform Artist

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Gareth Penn

Good Salon Guide | MD Good Salon Guide ltd | CEO & Registrar Hair and Barber Council 

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Hannah Shepherd

Toni & Guy | National Apprenticeship Manager

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Lucy Skinner

Petroc College (North Devon College Group) | Lecturer 

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Maria Di Martino

Leechpool Primary School | Salon Educator | Independent End Point Assessor

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Nicola Wood

Wonderful Wigs | Owner | Speaker | Trichologist & Hair Loss Specialist 

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Paula Grocock

K18 Hair | International Education Manager

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Sue Postlethwaite

HABIA | AHT Ambassador | Habia Endorser and Assessor

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Tina Robinson

Vidal Sassoon | Global Director of Education | Sassoon Academy

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Wendy Cummins

Quiffys | Owner | Chair of Hairdressing Apprenticeship Steering Group Skills England