HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.  – Jeffrey Davidson, chief executive officer of JD Beauty and Goody Products unexpectedly passed away Saturday, July 6, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Davidson, a hair industry leader, joined JD Beauty in 2013 as chief strategy officer and was later appointed CEO in July 2017. Under Davidson’s leadership, JD Beauty, whose brands include WetBrush, BioIonic and Ouidad, evolved into a global branded company and quickly became one of the fastest growing hair beauty businesses growing tenfold since 2013. In March 2019, he led the sale of JD Beauty to ACON, owners of Goody, in March 2019 and assumed the role of chief executive officer of the combined JD Beauty and Goody companies (together, “JDB/Goody”).

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic and unexpected loss,” said Gary Dailey, chief financial and operations officer of JDB/Goody and Francesca Raminella, chief commercial officer of JDB/Goody. “Jeffrey was a passionate, smart, dynamic and above all, a caring leader. We will miss him not only as a business partner but as a dear and good friend. The JDB/Goody team will continue executing Jeffrey’s vision as we strive for excellence and success.”

Ken Brotman, founder and managing partner of ACON said, “We are heartbroken by Jeffrey’s passing. We truly admired him and backed him and his plans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Davidson family.”

Davidson was passionate about his work and he built a strong team together with Francesca and Gary who we believe will succeed in executing his vision for the combined companies. Our confidence in the future remains steadfast. We are proud to have called Jeffrey our partner and friend. We will miss him greatly.”

Gary Dailey and Francesca Raminella will lead the company during this difficult time of transition.