25+ YEARS
Salon, Fashion & Editorial Experience
From professional hairstyling to fashion shows, photo shoots and editorial productions.
Over 10 years as a salon owner and franchise developer, building and managing 3 salons, 2 franchise locations and a professional makeup studio.
600+ SALONS
Professional Partner Network
Exclusive distribution and market development of international professional brands including
KEVIN.MURPHY and ELEVEN Australia. More than 10 brands in the portfolio.
AWARD-WINNING CAREER
International Professional Recognition
Multiple 1st-place awards in professional hairdressing competitions, including TONI&GUY London.
FOUNDER OF HONEYBRUSH
Founder and brand owner of HONEYBRUSH, a European premium haircare brand built on more than two decades of professional industry experience.
Zsolt Schubert is a Hungarian entrepreneur, managing director and internationally experienced hair industry professional with more than 25 years of experience across professional hairstyling, salon management, franchise development, international brand representation and professional beauty distribution.
BUSINESS CAREER
PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE DISTRIBUTION
Founder & Managing Director
2010–Present
Over the years, he has built and managed the distribution and market development of internationally recognised professional brands, including KEVIN.MURPHY, ELEVEN Australia, SHOWPONY, COLOUR.ME, CODE, ELEVEN COLOUR and GAMMA & BROSS, alongside the development and distribution of his own professional haircare brand, HONEYBRUSH.
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International brand representation
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Exclusive distribution
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Market development
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B2B and B2C salon network development
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E-commerce
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Marketing strategy
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Professional education
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Sales strategy
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International supplier relations
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Business development
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Central and Eastern European expansion
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
Educator | Mentor | KEVIN.MURPHY GOLD.KEY
Professional education has been an integral part of Zsolt’s career for more than 15 years.
From 2009 to 2019, he was responsible for the continuous professional education and development of hairstylists working across his own salons and franchise network. In 2020 he opened his education studio.
Since 2012, he has worked as a KEVIN.MURPHY Educator, and since 2017 also as an ELEVEN Australia Educator, delivering professional education in product knowledge, styling techniques and salon-focused skills.
As a KEVIN.MURPHY GOLD.KEY, he has been actively involved in professional education and brand development within the KEVIN.MURPHY network.
Across KEVIN.MURPHY, ELEVEN Australia and HONEYBRUSH, he has personally delivered workshops, seminars and professional training to hundreds of hairstylists and salon professionals.
His approach to education combines hands-on salon experience, technical expertise, in-depth product knowledge and practical business understanding, with a strong focus on skills that can be applied directly in the professional salon environment.
FASHION & INDUSTRY
Central European Fashion Week
Sponsor & Professional Hair Partner
2010–Present
Zsolt has maintained a long-term professional relationship with Central European Fashion Week.
Through his businesses, he provides professional products, organisational support and opportunities for hairstylists to participate in fashion productions and backstage teams.
Professional hair teams involved in these projects have included up to 50 hairstylists.
SALON SUCCESS
Founder, Managing Director & Franchise Developer
2010-2020
The MOD&CO concept evolved from a single premium salon into a multi-location salon and franchise network with a total of five locations. Two franchise salons were established, including one within the prestigious five-star Spirit Hotel in Sárvár and another at Váci Greens in Budapest.
Beyond building the brand and expanding the salon network, Zsolt created employment, professional development and long-term career opportunities for numerous hairstylists and salon professionals. Education was an integral part of the MOD&CO culture, with continuous in-house training, mentoring and professional development designed to help team members grow both technically and professionally.
Several hairstylists developed their careers within the MOD&CO network, gaining experience in premium salon service, professional standards, client management, retail and team-based salon operations.
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Created and developed the MOD&CO premium salon brand
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Expanded the concept into a five-location salon and franchise network
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Developed and operated two franchise locations
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Created employment and career opportunities for numerous salon professionals
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Built and developed professional salon teams
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Created an internal education and professional development structure
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Provided continuous training, mentoring and career development
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Developed operational, service and professional standards
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Created the MOD&CO franchise model
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Recruited, trained and managed salon teams
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Developed marketing strategy and brand positioning
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Managed expansion, operations and financial performance
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Successfully sold the salon and franchise business in the end of 2019
EDITORIAL & FASHION EXPERIENCE
Over the years, Zsolt deliberately gained experience across many different areas of the professional hair industry from salon work and education to editorial, fashion, television, commercial productions and brand projects.
Editorial and fashion work in particular require a level of focus and commitment that must become a full-time career in itself. While this was not ultimately the direction he chose to pursue exclusively, the experience proved extremely valuable in understanding how the wider beauty and fashion industry operates.
Working across different creative and commercial environments gave him a broader perspective on the market, how trends are created, how brands communicate, how products are positioned and how the needs of hairstylists, salons, consumers and international brands differ.
This cross-industry experience later became an important foundation for his work in education, brand development and professional distribution.
His professional experience included projects and productions connected to LOVE Magazine, 10 Magazine, assisting for international hairstylist Rudy Lewis, London Fashion Week, Central European Fashion Week, Replay, Gerbeaud, Miss Universe Hungary, Coexis, Alternative Hair Show London, Hajas Hair Show, TV2, RTL Klub, Viasat, Dreher, I Spy, Philip Morris, Marlboro and Shiseido.
INTERNATIONAL
AIRDRESSING CAREER
Budapest
KEVIN.MURPHY, ELEVEN Australia, HONEYBRUSH
Brand educator
2020-2026
Budapest
Mod&Co
owner
2009–2020
London
HOB Salons
Senior Stylist & Colour Technician
2008–2009
London
TONI&GUY Essensuals — Covent Garden
Senior Stylist
2007–2008
Budapest
TONI&GUY Essensuals
Salon Manager & Trainer
2005–2007
Budapest
Hajas Salon
Stylist
2001–2005
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Awards & Achievements
2012
KEVIN.MURPHY GOLD KEY
2007
Photographic work featured in the TONI&GUY Kaizen Book
2006
1st Place — Collection of the Year
TONI&GUY London Competition
2005
1st Place — International Category
TONI&GUY London Competition
2002
1st Place
Hajas Salon Budapest Competition
HONEY.BRUSH
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