Regis Corporation Announces Board and Leadership Changes
Andrew Alfano named board chairman effective Oct 29, 2026; EVP Company Operations Jamie Suarez departs, last day Nov 22, 2026.
What this release says
Regis Corporation has named Andrew Alfano as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective October 29, 2026, succeeding Nancy Benacci. The company also said EVP, Company Operations James (Jamie) Suarez will leave the company, with his last day on November 22, 2026. For a shareholder, this is a change in board and senior operating leadership as the company continues its transformation under CEO Susan Lintonsmith.
Key figures
- Chairman effective date
- October 29, 2026
- Suarez last day
- November 22, 2026
- Locations franchised or owned
- 3,712 as of June 30, 2026
- Alfano revenue responsibility at Starbucks
- more than $3.5 billion
- Alfano years at Starbucks
- 16 years
Positive for shareholders
- The new chairman brings restructuring and business transformation experience, which the board says will be valuable as the company transforms.
- The board says it is encouraged by the CEO's focus on revenue growth, franchisee profitability and shareholder value.
Negative for shareholders
- A senior operations executive is leaving the company after nearly three decades of service.
- The board chair is changing at the same time the company is in a transformation period.
Written by Quantisnow AI from this release. Not financial advice.
Key terms
- Chairman of the Board of Directors:
- The director who leads the board, sets its agenda and presides over its meetings.
- Audit Committee:
- A board committee that oversees the company's financial reporting, internal controls and independent auditors.
- Franchisee:
- An independent business owner who operates a location under the company's brand in exchange for fees and following its system.
FAQ
Who is the new chairman of Regis Corporation?
Andrew Alfano was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors effective October 29, 2026, succeeding Nancy Benacci.
When does Jamie Suarez leave Regis Corporation?
Mr. Suarez, EVP, Company Operations, ceased serving in his officer capacity, and his last day will be November 22, 2026.
Why was Nancy Benacci moved off the chair role?
The release says Ms. Benacci was appointed Chair of the Audit Committee, succeeding Michael Merriman, whose board term concluded at the Annual Meeting on October 28, 2026.
Historical context for RGS
Across the 14 sessions after earlier RGS headlines, the stock closed higher 11 times and lower 3 times, with a median move of 2.5% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | RGS | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Regis to Issue First Quarter 2027 Results on November 5, 2026 | -0.4% | -1.8% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Regis Corporation Reports Financial Results for Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 | +5.5% | -0.7% |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Regis to Issue Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on September 1, 2026 | -1.7% | +0.2% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Supercuts Partners With Jackson Olson to Debut 'The Jax' at Salons Nationwide | +4.8% | -0.2% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Supercuts Launches "Confidence Without Compromise" Campaign | +2.5% | -0.5% |
| May 26, 2026 | Lake Street initiated coverage on Regis with a new price target | +2.5% | +0.7% |
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Other Consumer Services
- Listed since
- 1991
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