Evolve Salons LtdFounder
Sep. 2013 - May. 2014Brisbane, AustraliaSteve identified an opportunity for consolidation in the Hair and Beauty industry in 2010 and after extensive research and business planning became one of the Founders and initial Managing Director of Evolve Salons Ltd in 2013. During 2014, Steve was involved in all 52 salon acquisitions made by Evolve, including sourcing target salons and salon chains, procuring Due Diligence reports, term sheet and contract negotiation, lease assignments and settlements. Steve left Evolve in late 2014, after a change of management and direction earlier that year, but had already built up vast networks and connections within the Hair and Beauty industry at the highest level over the 5 years since he first envisioned the opportunity.