101: Emma Hobson, Director of Education Asia Pacific for The International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica

Emma is a Skin and Body Care Specialist who’s been in the industry for over 30 years. With experience ranging from business owner, Spa Director, College Principal to Corporate Director working in countries across Asia, Europe and the U.S.A. Emma has collected an extensive range of knowledge with a definite Global perspective. In 1993, Emma joined The International Dermal Institute (IDI) in the UK, the world’s largest & most influential postgraduate education center for the PST. Since 1995 Emma's been heading up the education department as Director of Education for the Asia Pacific Region out of their office in Sydney. Emma’s area of expertise encompasses dynamic business strategies, leadership & team management, a great insight into the future trends of the skin care, wellness/spa industry, all of which have led her to speak on many platforms around the world, including radio and television interviews, invited speaker for national and international industry events. As company spokesperson & the ‘go-to expert’ for IDI and Dermalogica, you will see many of Emma’s articles across various media channels. Emma’s many accolades include being chosen by Beauty Directory as one of Australia’s ten most influential people in the health and beauty industry today. A special mention to Dermalogica for their 25th anniversary in Australia this year, a special celebration as Emma came to Australia 25 years ago to launch and establish Dermalogica and Dermalogica education. Todays Beauteartner is Phorest Salon software who are offering free set up and migration for a limited time only! Contact the team at Phorest today to arrange a free bespoke consultation. You'll find more about Emma here and the International Dermal Institute and here. Don't forget to join our online Facebook community here where thousands of like-minded business owners you like keep each other supported and connected with the latest in the professional beauty industry. If you would like to stay up to date with the latest from Beaute Industrie you can subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Beaute Industrie Podcast is an independant podcast that operates with the support of our listeners (that's you!) So if you would like to support the show, we would very much appreciate that. Hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous. Your host for the podcast is @tamarashawreid and we're at @beauteindustrie