Denise A. Paulonis

President and CEO at Sally Beauty Holdings

Board

Since October 2021

Age

52 years

Education

Holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Miami University.

Tenure

Joined as a board member in May 2018 and assumed the role of President and CEO in October 2021.

Also at Sally Beauty Holdings

JHG

John H. Goss

President, Sally Beauty Supply

MMC

Marlo M. Cormier

CFO and Chief Accounting Officer

About

Denise A. Paulonis is the current President and CEO of Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., having taken on the role in October 2021 after joining the Board of Directors in May 2018.

Before her appointment at Sally Beauty, she built a robust career in executive finance roles. She served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at both Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. and The Michaels Companies, contributing significantly to financial and strategic initiatives.

Her early career includes positions at Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and McKinsey & Company, which laid the foundation for her extensive leadership experience. Her academic achievements, emphasized by her MBA and Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics, have further empowered her to drive strategic decisions and operational excellence.

With a blend of financial expertise and broad business acumen, her tenure at Sally Beauty has been marked by steady leadership and growth initiatives that build on her diverse background in the industry.

$SBH Performance Under Denise A. Paulonis

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	February 2020 - October 2021	Past role before joining SBH.
The Michaels Companies	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	August 2016 - January 2020
The Michaels Companies	Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer	November 2015 - August 2016
The Michaels Companies	Vice President, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and Treasury	September 2014 - November 2015
PepsiCo	Various senior-level positions	N/A	Multiple roles held; specific dates not provided.
McKinsey & Company	Various senior-level positions	N/A	Multiple roles held; specific dates not provided.
Procter & Gamble	Various positions (career start)	N/A	Started her career here; specific roles not detailed.

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Conagra Brands	Board of Directors	Since August 2022	Current board role outside of SBH.

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Start of FY24 Base Salary	$1,140,000	FY24 Annual	Fixed base salary at start of FY24
End of FY24 Base Salary	$1,200,000	FY24 Annual	Reflects a 5.3% increase during FY24
Company Matching Contributions to 401(k)	$13,800	FY24 Annual	Company matching contribution to 401(k)
Life Insurance Premiums	$840	FY24 Annual	Fixed life insurance premium

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024