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Kao USA names Andrea Deleon General Manager of US Salon Business

Kao Salon Americas Division has announced the promotion of Andrea DeLeon to General Manager of Kao Salon US. In her new role, DeLeon will oversee the company’s sales, marketing, and education teams, driving growth and enhancing business performance in a key market for the global brand.

“Andrea is one of the most experienced and respected members of our US organization, with an extraordinary track record of orchestrating strategic wins and generating new growth for the business,” said Trevor Attenborough, Vice President, Salon Commercial, Kao Salon Americas Division. “There is no one better to energize our US Salon business to reach our ambitious goals, and I am delighted that work is in her capable hands.”

DeLeon brings extensive leadership and industry expertise, having joined Kao USA in 2005. Since 2019, she has served as Division Vice President, Commercial Marketing and Commercial Strategy and Planning for Salon Americas, where she spearheaded marketing, commercial strategy, and planning initiatives across the region.

Her career includes significant experience in global marketing, sales development, key customer marketing, and driving organizational change and market expansion. Before joining Kao USA, DeLeon held senior marketing roles at DAP, Inc., including Marketing Director.

DeLeon holds a B.S. in Business from Northern Illinois University and an M.B.A. from Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management in Glendale, AZ.

“We have an exciting year ahead of us, and I look forward to getting to work alongside my US Salon colleagues to reach our goals, continue innovating, and drive growth for the business and our partner salons,” said DeLeon. “I will continue to closely collaborate with the Americas regional leadership team to deliver on our promises to customers and stakeholders.”