FBA State Representative, Lisa Jay, spoke with FBA member, Cass Donnelly to learn more about his family business and the rich history behind Australia's first haircare manufacturer.
Cass Donnelly is the CEO of CPR Hair, an esteemed Australian haircare and colour company with a legacy dating back to its founding by Cass' father, John Donnelly, in 1963.
Proudly celebrating 60 years, CPR Hair has a rich history as Australia's first haircare manufacturer and continues to thrive, maintaining its roots as a family-run business in Sydney.
CPR products cater to diverse hair types and are specifically designed for Australia's unique climate and lifestyle. Renowned for their use of natural, eco-friendly ingredients, CPR products are celebrated for being gentle on both hair and the environment.
CPR Hair's Greatest Success
Creating the CPR Professional hair colour system. After extensive testing of thousands of colours, Cass identified a remarkable opportunity to create a truly predictable colour system, which he believes is essential for colourists to effortlessly craft customised colours and express their full creative potential. After 18-months of dedicated development, Cass created the world's first truly predictable, true-to-swatch colour system, CPR Colour.
Joining Family Business Association
Cass recently joined Family Business Association with a forward-thinking perspective. Anticipating the advancements in AI, automation, and robotics over the next decade, he envisions that by collaborating and uniting with other family businesses, there's a heightened likelihood of achieving long-term success for everyone involved.
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