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SureTint Technologies has announced the appointment of industry veterans Andreas Zafiriadis and Dina Elliot to the company’s Management Board.
SureTint Technologies, a professional salon hair color software and technology company, has announced the appointment of industry veterans Andreas Zafiriadis and Dina Elliot to the company’s Management Board.
“Andreas Zafiriadis and Dina Elliot are top industry professionals and bring an innovative, creative and strategic perspective, as well as a host of industry experience, to the company. We are delighted to have them as active members of the Management Board and I am confident their insight and talents will help support the company’s growth in the coming years,” says Michael Wright, chief executive officer of SureTint Technologies.


Andreas Zafiriadis is a renowned stylist and owner of Salon Buzz in Chicago and was recently named Second Vice President of Intercoiffure USA. Zafiriadis has been recognized by national and local publications as one of the top stylists in the country and was the recipient of the exclusive Salon Global Business Award for his savvy entrepreneurial skills. Zafiriadis was recognized in 50 Hairstylists, a book by Rick Morton, that explores the success secrets of 50 of the world’s top hairdressers, salon owners, and colorists. Salon Buzz has two locations with over 110 employees and serves well over 1,500 clients per week.
Dina Elliot, Managing Director, Marketing and Communications for SureTint Technologies, has also been appointed to the Management Board. Elliot, is also President of Exit One Solutions, an industry marketing, communications and brand development firm she founded 9 years ago. Elliot has over 18 years of professional beauty industry and has worked with SureTint for the past 2 ½ years. Prior to establishing Exit One Solutions, Elliot was an executive at companies including Wella US, Zotos International, The Lamaur Corp. and Blenheim USA.
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