GM & Co-owner – HMB Group
Director – EXPO4BARBERS
Multi-Award Winning Educator | National Education Leader | Industry Innovator

Fraser Forsey is one of Australia’s most respected leaders in the barbering industry, with over 20 years of experience across barbering, education, business, and brand leadership. He’s known for driving change in barbershop culture, apprentice development, and large-scale education strategy.

He’s the General Manager of HMB Group, overseeing 18 barbershops and more than 80 team members. Fraser also leads 4BARBERS Education & Supply, a national platform delivering elite training and industry partnerships. In 2024, he launched EXPO4BARBERS, the largest barbering event in Australia and New Zealand, bringing together international educators, brands, and professionals.

The founding Director of Esquire male Grooming in Brisbane, 2 multi award winning barbershops & team, American Crew international Allstar , 4barbers educator & AMBA Hall Of Fame inductee, has had a career spanning over 35 years.
20 years of business experience at the helm of Esquire, and an education history of 15 years, Mark is a member of the American Crew international All star team, & has delivered many education classes, hair shows & platform sessions around  Australia, Europe & the U.S through his career with the Iconic brand

Originally from Dublin, Ireland and now based in Melbourne, Simon Doyle (@simondoylehair) brings over a decade of international experience to the barbering education space. With a foundation in European barbering, his style blends precision, structure, and a modern approach to men’s hair.

Simon has spent the past year working closely with BaBylissPro, educating barbers across Australia through live events, demos, and hands-on training. As a 4B and BaBylissPro educator, he’s passionate about mentoring the next generation, helping barbers grow their skillsets, mindset, and confidence both behind the chair and beyond it.

Celine Kaponias, known to most as Chop Chopp, has been cutting hair since 2017 and quickly made her mark in the industry. A multi-award-winning barber and 2024 finalist for International Barber of the Year, she’s known for her raw, real style and attention to detail.

As a national educator for 4Barbers, Osaka Scissors, and Eekoloks, Celine shares her skills with barbers across the country. Whether she’s behind the chair or on stage, her energy is all about passion, precision, and creating a fun, uplifting space—and she’s only just getting started.

Hailing from the rugged coastline of Donegal, Ireland, to the sun-soaked shores of Australia, Ronan has been cutting, shaving, fading, and styling for the past 8 years.

With experience behind the chair in a range of barbershops and as a competitor in the Great British Barber Bash, he eventually discovered a passion for education through teaching barbering.

Now as a dedicated barbering educator, Ronan shares hard-earned knowledge, teaches foundational skills, refines technique, and passes on a genuine love for the craft and culture of barbering.

Christian Fritze is a skilled barber, educator, and entrepreneur with six years behind the chair and four years teaching. After surviving a traumatic brain injury that left him visually impaired, he turned adversity into purpose—earning national recognition, mentoring hundreds of students, and becoming a respected voice in the industry. Known for his precision, creativity, and passion for education, Christian is now building a chain of barbershops focused on quality, training, and client care. As part of the 4Barbers Education team, he continues to inspire the next generation through real experience, resilience, and leadership.

Brayden White is a men’s hairdresser and educator with a passion for pushing the craft forward. A multi-time industry award finalist, he’s taken his work international—representing his skills on stages in the USA and connecting with the global barbering community. As part of the 4Barbers Education team and a DFS Formula educator, Brayden delivers hands-on, high-impact training designed to help barbers sharpen their skills and elevate their work.