Dominic Pratt, will succeed Cory Couts, as Global President, Kao Salon Division

Pratt has a long history in Kao Salon Division, having lead the division’s innovative R&D efforts and as a member of the Executive Salon Lead Team for many years.

“I look forward to continuing to create value and opportunity for our team and our customers with this new challenge,” says Pratt. “Kao Salon Division and our brands enjoy an enormous amount of trust in the industry and I am committed to building on that trust as core to my mission. I feel privileged to be able to work with such valued customers, dedicated and talented team and renowned brands.”

“We would like to thank Cory for his outstanding contribution to our global Salon Business. During his tenure, Cory has transformed the Salon business by creating clear strategies, strengthening our brands and refining our organization, always focusing on salons first and foremost. With his in-depth understanding of the salon industry, we are convinced that Dominic Pratt is the ideal person to further build the future of Kao ́s global salon business,” says Satoru Tanaka, President Consumer Products, AEMEA