For Salon Owners and Managers looking to strengthen profitability, team culture and long-term business growth.
Published:Leeds Growth Summit Brings Industry Leaders Together for a Day of Salon Strategy and Business Growth
Salon Owners and Managers looking to strengthen profitability, team culture and long-term business growth are set to gather at the Leeds Regional Growth Summit this June for a day of education, insight and practical business strategy.
Taking place at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on Monday 8 June 2026, the event will bring together respected salon owners, educators and business experts for a programme focused on the realities of running and growing a successful salon business in today’s market.
Designed to deliver actionable advice rather than theory, the summit will explore everything from leadership and retention to marketing, profitability and AI integration within salons.
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Among the headline speakers is Robert Eaton, Art Director at Russell Eaton Hair Salons, who will join Louise Howard-Long, founder of Architect Hair, for the panel discussion Empower Your Team to Deliver: Building Structure, Progression & Loyalty.
The session will focus on creating clear career pathways, strengthening salon culture and improving team retention, which is an increasingly important conversation for businesses navigating recruitment and staffing challenges across the industry.
Award-winning salon owner Ami Coutts, Company Director of Halo Hair Design, will also take to the stage for From Posts to Profit: Social Media & Marketing That Works for Salons, sharing insights into how salons can use marketing and social platforms more strategically to attract clients and support sustainable business growth.
Profitability and commercial performance will be another key focus throughout the day. Matthew Sutcliffe, Director of TintTint Leeds, will lead a session titled Stop Chasing Busy: The KPIs That Make Salons Truly Profitable, exploring the financial metrics salon owners should be tracking to make smarter decisions around pricing, staffing and growth.
Alongside the main stage programme, attendees will also have access to Business Strategy Roundtables designed to encourage open discussion, idea sharing and peer-to-peer learning.
AI and technology will feature prominently within this year’s event, reflecting the growing conversation around automation and operational efficiency within the salon sector. Kerri-Ann Bruce will host AI In The Salon: Practical Strategies To Support You And Your Team, while AI strategist Marnie Wills will lead a live AI clinic focused on building “AI co-workers” to support salon operations and productivity.
With a growing emphasis on business resilience, profitability and smarter working, the Leeds Growth Summit aims to provide salon professionals with practical tools and strategies they can implement immediately within their own businesses.
The Leeds Regional Growth Summit takes place on Monday 8 June 2026 at The Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Register your place at Leeds Regional Growth Summit for free on Professional Beauty.
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