Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Calvin McDonald Joins The Wella Company as CEO>

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wella Company, an innovative global beauty leader, today announced that Calvin McDonald has been chosen as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2, 2026. Calvin will also be appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and will be based in New York. Glenn Murphy will remain as Executive Chair to provide continuity as well as strategic advice to the new CEO and the leadership team. “We are delighted to welcome Calvin to The Wella Company,” said Glenn Murphy, Executive Chair. “As a three-time CEO, he brings decades of experience at industry-leading global consumer brands and retail businesses. Calvin’s proven ability to drive results through product differentiation, category expansion, and smart investments will help us win in the dynamic beauty sector.” Under KKR’s ownership, The Wella Company has been transformed into a global powerhouse of iconic brands that both professionals and consumers trust. The company's robust brand portfolio includes Wella Professionals—the #1 salon color brand globally*, Sebastian Professional, OPI, ghd, Nioxin, and Clairol. Over the past...(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wella Company, an innovative global beauty leader, today announced that Calvin McDonald has been chosen as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2, 2026. Calvin will also be appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and will be based in New York. Glenn Murphy will remain as Executive Chair to provide continuity as well as strategic advice to the new CEO and the leadership team. “We are delighted to welcome Calvin to The Wella Company,” said Glenn Murphy, Executive Chair. “As a three-time CEO, he brings decades of experience at industry-leading global consumer brands and retail businesses. Calvin’s proven ability to drive results through product differentiation, category expansion, and smart investments will help us win in the dynamic beauty sector.” Under KKR’s ownership, The Wella Company has been transformed into a global powerhouse of iconic brands that both professionals and consumers trust. The company's robust brand portfolio includes Wella Professionals—the #1 salon color brand globally*, Sebastian Professional, OPI, ghd, Nioxin, and Clairol. Over the past...{}