TempleSpa announces new senior appointments

As the company's spa channel continues to grow, Gemma Dobson and Charlotte Merry have secured promotions

By Wendy Golledge

30 October 2025

www.templespa.com

Skincare brand TempleSpa has announced two senior level promotions within its spa channel.

Gemma Dobson has been promoted from group spa manager to senior business manager, while Charlotte Merry has assumed the role of senior spa trainer.

“At TempleSpa, promotions aren’t given, they’re earned through commitment, growth and the drive to go above and beyond,” said vice-president, global head of spa, Sarah Ronchetti.

“The whole spa team are all people who’ve previously worked together or have been recommended into the business by another team member or a spa manager we work with.”

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“As our Spa channel continues to grow, exciting new opportunities arise. We’re proud to say that internal progression is at the heart of our recruitment process; we’re always keen to promote from within.”

Sarah Ronchetti

Vice-president, global head of spa, TempleSpa

About Gemma Dobson

Starting her career as a beauty therapist in Somerset, Dobson went on to work with ESPA International as a regional business manager for eight years.

Returning to spa operations, she worked at the Cleve Hotel & Spa in Somerset before joining Caudalie as a regional business manager to help develop its spa presence in the UK.

Dobson spent four years as group spa business manager at TempleSpa before her recent promotion.

“I am proud of the relationships we’ve built, the projects we’ve worked on and the spa partnerships we’ve created,” said Dobson. “This senior role will see me offering a greater level of support to our spa team, ensuring we deliver exceptional service whilst looking at new initiatives to add value for our spa partners.”

TempleSpa has been offering science-led skincare for 25 years

About Charlotte Merry

With a career in the industry spanning 15 years, Merry worked as a spa therapist at Ragdale Hall for five years, were she was part of the Decléor team specialising in the brand’s treatments.

She has also worked aboard Silversea cruise ships as a facialist, and as a spa manager for Neilson Holidays. Merry joined the TempleSpa team three years ago.

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“Within my new role I’ll be involved in treatment development, which is a real passion of mine, and will include designing signature treatments for our spas and revisiting our current menu to see how we can advance our offerings.”

Charlotte Merry

Senior spa trainer, TempleSpa

“We’re looking into how we can make our training more interactive and a time to reset for therapists,” said Merry. “We know therapists all work so hard, giving their energy to guests every day, and want to give them time away to reflect on their roles.

“I will also mentor and support new trainers as they join TempleSpa and lead our Train The Trainer training within spas.”

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