Lesson in Leadership Shahnawaz Nayyer, CEO Hair Pro Division and Chief Executive Advisor, Proline Group carries a glorious legacy of 20 years spent well in developing India’s hair industry. With Salon India, he shares his vision for the group, philosophy and plans for the brands.
Please share with us your professional background.
I kickstarted my career in the beauty business in 1997, almost 20 years ago. I joined Wella Professionals in 2000 as a front line Sales Consultant, and was with them for 17 years. I witnessed all the changes in the company right from JL Morison to P&G and then Coty. I left the organisation in 2017, as Director Sales for India and subcontinent, to pursue different interests and goals. After one and a half years of gap I have joined Proline Group.
What was the inspiration behind joining the group?
Kapil Kumar is a visionary and the real founder of the industry. He had the foresight to look ahead and do tremendous work at a time when India was not ready for it. A person who has a vision of the future and the eye for the right brand, is the best person to work with. Most importantly, Kapil has a completely different outlook towards doing business and even the market. Despite difficulties and challenges, he dares to do things when others are only testing the waters, and emerges victorious. I always wanted a mentor who could guide me to become a visionary. One can be a good strategic manager, but to become a visionary, one needs a different type of mentorship. Even today, he can visualise the status of the industry ve to ten years from now. Back then, he ushered in hair brushes, colour, skin care products, make-up, tools, and more, and is instrumental in turning around the beauty industry, as I see it.
What are your responsibilities now?
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
COVID-19 TIMES: Online Education is a Boon
Since March 2020, India has been impacted by the deadly Coronavirus. The beauty industry was hit hardest because of the nature of work and resultantly, several salons and spas had to face closure. The segment which saw smooth sailing was online education, as now the academies used various platforms as an opportunity to address more students and include more courses
Daphne Bridgerton: The Blushing Beauty
Amanda Bell, Global Director of Education and Make-up Artistry at Pixi re-creates Daphne Bridgerton’s look in the period drama Bridgerton using products from Pixi
Top Nail Paint Colours
Recommended by Nail Artists
Skin Bio Remodelling: Recommended by Experts
Dermatologist, Trichologist Dr Vidushi Jain, Medical Head Dermalinks, shares her perspective on the aesthetic procedure
Riya Chandra
An Unending Quest for Learning
Trending Spring Hairstyles
At a time when the pandemic was roaring and lockdown had been affected, haircuts and hair colour services had taken a backseat. A year later, there are vaccines to combat the virus and people are flocking to salons to avail their services. Here are some of the hair looks that will be popular in 2021
Lokesh Verma
Tattooing is an Art
Grooming
Grooming
Digital Complexion by Kryolan: Make-up Revolutionised
The Digital Complexion range made with innovative ingredients has harnessed the latest technology to empower the make-up artist as well as the client
Alfonso Martinez
His Father’s Son. With hairdressing in his blood, Alfonso Martinez had a tough and demanding mentor in the form of his father. Through persistence and passion he was able to overcome most of the challenges and today has helped raise the bar of Spanish hairdressing. Today, Martinez is Director of Hairkrone Salons in Madrid and the Finalist for Spanish Hairdresser of the Year 2020/2021 at the Fígaro Awards
