Plano-based Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE: SBH) has announced that Adrianne Lee has been appointed as the company’s new SVP and chief financial officer, effective April 28. She succeeds Marlo Cormier, who will be leaving the company, effective April 11, 2026, to pursue other opportunities.
Lee most recently served as president and CFO at Bed Bath & Beyond, which today announced its acquisition of Coppell-based The Container Store.
Lee joined Bed Bath & Beyond as CFO in 2020, becoming the company’s chief administrative officer in 2024 and president in 2025. Prior to that, she held senior executive roles at The Hertz Corporation from 2014 to 2020, including SVP & CFO of North America rental car and car sales and VP of global financial planning & analysis.
Earlier in her career, Lee held finance-focused roles at Best Buy, PepsiAmericas., Allianz Life, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. She attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and received cum laude honors while earning a bachelor of arts degree in business administration with a focus on accounting.
Denise Paulonis, Sally Beauty’s president and CEO, said Lee brings “deep financial expertise across retail and other consumer-facing industries as well as a strong strategic mindset.”
“Her business acumen makes her a strong addition to our senior leadership team, and her proven talent development capability will be a great asset as she leads our finance function,” Paulonis added in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with her to continue to execute our strategy.”
Lee said she was honored to join Sally Beauty “at such an important point in its journey, with strong brands, clear strategic priorities, and meaningful opportunities ahead.”
“Together with Denise and the rest of the leadership team, we will continue to advance the company’s growth strategy, maintain disciplined financial execution and help drive long‑term value for shareholders,” Lee added.
Paulonis thanked for Cormier for her service and her “many positive contributions” to Sally Beauty over the past six years. “We wish her the best in her next chapter,” she added.
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