The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is proud to announce new appointments to its board of directors. Scott Buchanan, owner of the Scott J Salons & Spas, will lead the PBA board of directors as chair while Reuben Carranza, North American leader/chief executive officer of Wella will serve as the vice-chair.

Ellman International, Inc. recently announced that Robert E. Grove, Ph.D. has been appointed to its board of directors. Currently, Grove serves as chairman of ON Light Sciences, an early-stage company developing products for accelerated removal of tattoos and pigmented lesions. His credentials include co-founding Star Medical Technologies and serving as co-founder, chief technical officer, and chief executive officer of TRIA Beauty.

Le Mieux Cosmetics recently opened the new Bielle Institute in Southern California to offer various levels of training for professional aestheticians desiring to learn about Le Mieux’s anti-aging serums, peels, masks, and how to integrate the products with various devices and facial techniques.

West Fort Lauderdale welcomes Starwood spa veteran Joan Bowden as the new director of its iconic bliss spa. Bowden’s responsibilities as director of spa will include overseeing marketing and promotions, retail initiatives, and operations of the facility. Bowden has unparalleled multi-property experience in the Fort Lauderdale spa scene, most recently serving as the director of The Westin Beach Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale.

Sothys is pleased to announce Karima Hudson to the position of national trainer. Hudson comes to Sothys with 20 years of experience in the professional skin care industry. Hudson will be responsible for offering comprehensive training for the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. She will promote Sothys products and treatments through education, product knowledge, hands on technique, and retail sales.

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals announces the addition of Dr. Chris G. Adigun to its board of advisors, a team of experts that provide ongoing assistance to the brand from a variety of backgrounds and specialties. Adigun will aid in product identification and development, serve as an on-air guest, and assist in brand out-reach efforts.

myoscience, inc. reveals the addition of Peter Osborne to the team as chief financial officer. Osborne has over 25 years of experience in high growth public and private companies, most notably with Hansen Medical, VNUS Medical Technologies, and SentreHEART, Inc.

Revision Skincare is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Steckler to the position of account executive. Steckler will be in charge of growing the brand’s presence in her territory as well as maintaining strong relationships with existing accounts to meet quarterly and annual sales goals.