Phorest, the leading software in salon, spa and clinic management with over 12,000+ customers globally, is proud to announce that it is now a Certified B Corporation™. B Corps are companies verified as meeting B Lab Standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability - and with this certification, Phorest joins a global community of businesses leading the movement toward a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
Founded by CEO Ronan Perceval in Dublin, Ireland, in 2003, Phorest has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the hair and beauty industry. Born on the salon floor, Phorest was bred to help salon, spas and clinics thrive. With innovative tools to help businesses manage, market and grow as well as mentoring and education, its mission is clear: “More than software, we are on a mission, together with our community, to build a stronger industry.”
50% of Phorest’s management team are women and the company’s mean gender pay gap sits at just 4%. This is less than half the Irish national average of 9.6% and significantly lower than the EU average of 13%.
Phorest has formally embedded stakeholder consideration into its legal governing documents through B Corp's 'Mission Lock' - ensuring the company's commitments to its people, community and planet remain protected even through future ownership changes.
This formal recognition is built upon a philosophy lived by Phorest since its founding days: Seirbhís Go Hiontach, also known as ‘wonderful service’ in Irish. Embedded into the day to day, it continues to guide Phorest on how it treats its people, customers and surrounding communities.
“Since Phorest was founded in 2004, our goal has been to build a business that genuinely supports the salon industry long after we are gone,” said Ronan Perceval, Founder and CEO of Phorest. “Intent is one thing, but formalising it is another. By embedding this commitment directly into our legal structure, we ensure that our dedication to our clients, our team, and our planet cannot be quietly set aside when things get difficult or short-term industry pressures mount.”
