After 46 years at pioneering nail brand CND, CEO Jan Arnold has stepped down from her role.
In an Instagram announcement, Arnold said: “This change fills me with nothing but inspiration and excitement for the future. I feel immensely blessed to have had an extraordinary career, filled with entrepreneurial adventures, growing a business from the garage up, realising my father’s vision, building the nail enhancement category from the ground up, protecting the health of the natural nail and expanding the product portfolio through revolutionary science and best-in-class education.
“We continue to cast a spotlight on the best-of-the-best nail professionals, who go on to find fame and fortune. What a glorious programme to be a part of, as we demonstrate to the world why choosing to become a nail professional is a first-choice career,” she added.
The brand, which is best known for the iconic gel nail product Shellac, was co-founded by Arnold and dentist Stuart Nordstrom, her late father, in 1978. He is also the inventor of one of the original liquid and powder systems - a cross-linking non-yellowing monomer - SolarNail liquid.
Arnold’s exit from CND marks the end of an era for the brand and prompted an outpouring of love for the iconic industry leader who is known for her love of nail artistry, dedication to inspire and support the nail community and champion the importance of nail artists' work on runways and in fashion campaigns.
Indicating that she will still remain heavily involved in the industry, Arnold concluded, “I am beyond excited to continue my missions in beauty and the arts, including a passionate commitment to philanthropy for both. I thank you for a most extraordinary career, and I vow to stay connected and continue my commitments to the future of the beautiful nail profession.”