Amanda Lodge-Stewart announced as NHBF president
By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 January 2023 | News
Amanda Lodge-Stewart, director of apprenticeship training provider, Link Training Academy, Huddersfield, has been unveiled as the National Hair & Beauty Federation’s president.
Previously vice president at the organisation, Amanda has been elected for a three-year term.
Joining her are four newly elected board members: Samantha Cunningham (Shine Hairdressing, Southampton), Joanne Johnson (Bliss Hair Design, Ashton-under-Lyne), Jamie Mettyear (Mettyear’s Day Spa, Herne Bay) and Carolyn Sweeney (Creations Hair, Chichester), who was re-elected for a second term.
The new president and board members will be installed at the NHBF’s Annual General Meeting in London on 29 January 2023.
Amanda Lodge-Stewart comments: “It is a great privilege to be appointed to act on your behalf, representing our thoughts, feelings and ambitions for our hair, barbering and beauty sector.
“As the NHBF President, I will focus on raising the quality, culture and reputation of our sector.
“I will explore issues around business growth and sustainability for the benefit of our employers, business owners and members. I will actively seek feedback and input from members on the issues we face and the priorities for our businesses, and will represent us wholeheartedly in sector debate, driving policy change which is led by the industry for the industry.”