Belinda Thornhill

With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, including 22+ years in the beauty industry, I am committed to driving innovation and growth in professional beauty. As the President & CEO of Belmonda Beauty Academy & Distribution Inc., I have built a company that empowers both consumers and professionals through premium beauty solutions, education, and distribution. At Belmonda, we manufacture and distribute high-quality beauty products, equipment, and furniture to pharmacies and the professional esthetic industry across Canada. Our brands are rapidly expanding: • KIMIKA – A premium at-home waxing brand, now in over 2,000 stores across Canada, including Walmart, with planned international expansion into the U.S. , Mexico and Australia. We are also launching a body care line featuring scrubs, butters, and lotions. • KAMI – A professional spa waxing brand, trusted by estheticians, now expanding into body care for spa professionals. • Diego Dalla Palma Professional – Belmonda is the exclusive distributor of this renowned Italian dermo-cosmetic skincare brand, setting a new standard in professional esthetics. 🏆 Recognitions & Achievements: • Winner of the MercadOr Export Award (Nouvel Exportateur Category), recognizing our expansion into international markets. • WEConnect International Certified Women-Owned Business, reinforcing our commitment to empowering women in business. • Featured in Montreal Gazette, CH-TV, TVA, and CJAD Radio for industry expertise and business leadership. • Montreal Chamber of Commerce Accolades Award Winner in the Business Distribution category. • Finalist for the "Femmes d’affaires du Québec" Award (Développement économique – Entreprise à propriété féminine certifiée). Beyond business, I am passionate about philanthropy and community impact. I proudly support initiatives like More Than A Cure, which focuses on wellness and community-driven change. Belmonda continues to expand into new markets, retail channels, and product categories, always with a focus on innovation, professional support, and leadership in the beauty industry.