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Tim Forbriger Joins Keratin Complex
Keratin Complex announces the addition of Tim Forbriger as Director of Business Development, effective September 1st.
by Staff
July 18, 2017
2 min to read
Keratin Complex announces the addition of Tim Forbriger as Director of Business Development, effective September 1st. Forbriger brings with him a 25-year plus track record of success as a senior-level beauty industry executive with companies such as L’Oreal, Redken and Tressa.
In his new role, Forbriger will be responsible for managing and growing the Keratin Complex brands within national salon accounts across the country. He will report directly to John Woloshyn, Senior Executive Vice President.
“I’m truly excited about joining the incredible team at Keratin Complex," Forbriger says. "It is a great brand with unlimited potential and a true entrepreneurial spirit. I also have great respect for John as a leader in the beauty industry, as well as a great friend, and I am excited to be working alongside him once again. Since leaving the industry last March, what I have missed most are the friends I made in the industry and I look forward to renewing those friendships, developing new relationships and making a positive impact and contribution to the business.”
“Tim’s experience is second-to-none in the industry,” remarked Woloshyn. “His talent, strategic abilities and knowledge will help propel our growth and support the overall company initiatives in smoothing, straightening and hair color and retail products for years to come. We are excited to have him join the organization and certain he will help elevate our business to the next level.”
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