Jamie Pagan joins the leadership team at Wildsmith Skin

Wildsmith Skin has appointed Jamie Pagan to its senior leadership team, as head of spa and wellbeing development.

A seasoned industry veteran, Pagan has more than three decades of experience in the global spa and wellness industry.

He began his career began at Gleneagles in Scotland, where he managed the Country Club, going on to oversee the launch of the spa.

His experience also includes working for ESPA’s international consultancy team and with hospitality brands Ritz-Carlton, Leela Group, Fairmont and Corinthia.

His previous roles include spa director at The Grove and he is a board member of the UK Spa Association.

Pagan was instrumental to the 2019 spa relaunch at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. He went on to hold senior roles at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, most recently as area director of spa and wellness.

“I look forward to collaborating with an incredible team to create spaces and experiences that nurture mind, body and soul,” he continues.

“Here’s to growth, connection and making a meaningful impact in the world of wellness.”

Speaking exclusively to European Spa, Pagan adds:

“I’m sure, like many, I have watched Wildsmith with interest over the years. I have been impressed by their clarity of vision and passion for curating world class spa and wellbeing experiences.

“As I step into this role, a key remit is to amplify Wildsmith’s ethos of delivering uniquely tailored treatment frameworks underpinned by meticulously developed and clinically proven skincare formulations.

“I am looking forward to collaborating with the team to support our wellbeing partners, while also introducing tailored wellbeing programmes that seamlessly integrate science, nature and mindfulness.”

About Wildsmith Skin

Wildsmith’s flagship spa, at Heckfield Place in Hampshire, is The Bothy by Wildsmith.

The botany-inspired brand has recently announced partnerships with The Sanctuary at Saltmoore and the Spa at Serenbe in the US.

It also opened the Treehouse at Liberty treatment space in Liberty department store in London.

“Jamie’s industry reputation goes before him and we’re delighted to welcome him to Wildsmith,” says Katherine Pye, Wildsmith GM.

“His arrival comes at a pivotal time as we focus on the development of our wellbeing offering. I have no doubt that his strategic insight and expertise will be invaluable in helping build our reputation for delivering wellbeing experiences that go beyond the treatment room.

“The head of spa and wellbeing development is a newly created role for us at Wildsmith. Our ambition is to expand with partners with whom we have shared values and goals.

“Jamie will be responsible for leading the development of the brand network of global partnerships and our ever-evolving wellbeing offer. He has designed and delivered some of the best spa concepts I have experienced, and I couldn’t be happier to welcome him, to learn from him, to develop and grow our brand together.”

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