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    Denise A. Paulonis

    President and CEO at Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
    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 Inc

    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

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    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

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Conagra Brands Board of Directors Since August 2022 Current board role outside of SBH.

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Start of FY24 Base Salary$1,140,000 FY24 AnnualFixed base salary at start of FY24
    End of FY24 Base Salary$1,200,000 FY24 AnnualReflects a 5.3% increase during FY24
    Company Matching Contributions to 401(k)$13,800 FY24 AnnualCompany matching contribution to 401(k)
    Life Insurance Premiums$840 FY24 AnnualFixed life insurance premium

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    No information available on performance compensation for 2024