Danielle Kennedy officially elected as new IHF president

The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) held its annual general meeting on 14 September, when the role of president was officially voted on and accepted by Danielle Kennedy.

Kennedy is MD of The Collective by Lloyds, which has salons in Waterford and Wexford. She takes over from David Campbell, CEO of House of Colour.

In his address, Campbell called Kennedy was “a powerhouse, a hard-working entrepreneur, and a kind, caring, smart individual, with the ability to appreciate and understand others points of view”. 

The IHF said that Kennedy is committed to continuing the work of the IHF, in order to raise the profile of hairdressing in Ireland.

“As an industry we face many challenges in the coming years, but she has already proved what an asset she is in her role as vice-president. The executive committee would like congratulate and wish her continued success.”

Originally formed as a voluntary group in 1974, the IHF is a representative organisation for the hairdressing profession in Ireland. The services it provides to its members include representation, advisory, networking and support, training/educational, competitions, social events and discount schemes.