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Ana Fuentes joins Gharieni’s Dubai team as business development manager
By Megan Whitby
Fuentes has been working in the hospitality and wellness industries for 15 years
Ana is a compassionate leader who is full of enthusiasm and optimism
– Sammy Gharieni
Luxury spa and wellness technology company Gharieni has appointed Ana Marie Aujophil Fuentes as business development manager of its Middle East division, effective immediately.
Fuentes’ main focus will be the development of innovative new wellness concepts and supporting spas to partner with Gharieni and tap into its variety of verified state-of-the-art wellness technologies.
She began her career in Dubai in 2005 and has since spent 15 years in the hospitality and wellness industries.
Prior to her appointment, Fuentes held the role of operations manager at Dubai-based day spa brand Dreamworks Spa, where she oversaw 20 spas.
Sammy Gharieni, CEO and founder of Gharieni, commented: “Ana is a compassionate leader who is full of enthusiasm and optimism. The whole Gharieni team is looking forward to working with her in the future.”
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The Gharieni Group
30 years of innovation, and German engineering, are the cornerstones of the Gharieni Group’s premium global brand – known for its Mind/Body Verified Wellness Technologies – and the highest quality Medical, Spa, and Wellness equipment.
Today, Gharieni is positioned as one of the most innovative players in the Wellness industry – creating unparalleled guest experiences for the most discerning Wellness seeker, globally. Present in more than 120 countries worldwide, their clients include some of the most prestigious names in the luxury hospitality, medical wellness, resorts, residential and other well-being environments.
Since 2019 Gharieni Group have been named the Official Spa & Wellness Technologies and Equipment Brand for Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel.
Gharieni’s sustained, dynamic, and exponential growth continues to fuel their expansion internationally, and the company looks forward to the development of their business into the Experience and Transformation economies.
Today, Gharieni is positioned as one of the most innovative players in the Wellness industry – creating unparalleled guest experiences for the most discerning Wellness seeker, globally. Present in more than 120 countries worldwide, their clients include some of the most prestigious names in the luxury hospitality, medical wellness, resorts, residential and other well-being environments.
Since 2019 Gharieni Group have been named the Official Spa & Wellness Technologies and Equipment Brand for Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel.
Gharieni’s sustained, dynamic, and exponential growth continues to fuel their expansion internationally, and the company looks forward to the development of their business into the Experience and Transformation economies.
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www.gharieni.com
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Luxury spa and wellness technology company Gharieni has appointed Ana Marie Aujophil Fuentes
as business development manager of its Middle East division, effective immediately.
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