National, 21st February 2023: Samir Srivastav, Chief Executive Officer of one of the fastest-growing international (French) salon chains, JCB (Jean-Claude Biguine Salon and Spa), has called it quits, following a hugely successful nine-year stint with the company. Samir, an industry veteran, was instrumental in scaling JCB salon network from 8 to 19 stores across Tier 1 cities and successfully bringing the Trica Hair Clinic, a Korean hair cure company, and On Demand Home Services under the JCB umbrella during his stint. During his tenure, the company witnessed exponential growth in South West India and was awarded the ET Best Brand , Customer Service Excellence Awards , the Global Spa Awards and the Wellness Industry Icon Award in the Industry & Lifestyle category.
With over 22 years of industry experience, Samir is the Founder Member of BWAI (Beauty wellness association of India) and an ambassador of Cosmoprof India, the largest international B2B Beauty Exhibition and Fair, India chapter.
Announcing his exit, Samir Srivastav shared, “My baby is grown-up now! Time to nurture another one! I would like to thank the JCB Paris & India promoters for placing their confidence and rendering their absolute faith in my vision for the brand. I am grateful for all the appreciation, growth and accolades during my stint at JCB. But life is all about moving forward, and I look forward to it.”
Thierry Donne, Director General, JCB -Paris said, “We were delighted to collaborate with Samir during these years in the evolution of the BIGUINE PARIS brand in INDIA, whose contribution to its constant influence was undoubtedly preponderant. His investment, devotion to us, teams will mark the history of the establishment of the BIGUINE PARIS brand in INDIA. We wish him a lot of success, happiness in his new professional choices and are convinced that our paths will meet again, if only for the pleasure of talking together.”
Throughout his career, he has been successful in many firsts in the industry, from launching international hair skin beauty products and accessories in the Indian salon industry to substantially building businesses in many leadership roles across brands such as VLCC Health Care Limited, Kaya Skin Clinic & Marico, Samir is a true visionary.
Samir will be announcing his next move soon.
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