Stephanie Leathers is a high‑impact executive with a track record of driving growth across leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. She played a pivotal role in scaling Aje from a local cult favourite into the multi‑brand, globally recognised Aje Collective.

Now, as Managing Director (ANZ) of ghd, Stephanie leads one of the world’s most iconic beauty brands, bringing together commercial acumen, market insight and creative storytelling to deliver growth, loyalty and long‑term brand value. With experience spanning start‑ups to established enterprises, she combines the agility of a builder with the strategic depth of a transformational leader.

Recognised for cultivating high‑performing, values‑driven teams, Stephanie’s leadership has shaped some of the country’s top emerging retail talent. Her contributions to the sector were recently acknowledged in the AFR Women in Leadership Awards.

Drawing on her experience leading through organisational growth, disruption and evolving market pressures, Stephanie shares insights into making clear, values‑driven decisions and turning complexity into opportunities for progress.