Vice President, Global Spa & Wellness

Additional InformationTBC - awaiting from US.

Job Number26075183

Job CategoryBrand Management

LocationCentral Park Towers Level 12, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, 213111

ScheduleFull Time

**Located Remotely?**N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

The Vice President, Global Spa & Wellness serves as the visionary leader and chief strategist responsible for creating and executing the holistic wellness strategy across each of Marriott International's luxury brands. This senior executive is responsible for defining a global vision and long-range strategic plan for all wellness offerings, encompassing traditional spa services as well as integrated, holistic programs in nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, movement/fitness, sustainability, and cutting-edge therapies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in luxury spa and wellness operations, have their finger on the pulse of evolving global wellness trends, and the ability to manage by influence for C-suite executives, General Managers, property owners/asset managers, and other key stakeholders. This position requires a significant amount of global travel. This role reports to the SVP Global Operations.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

Required:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field.
• Direct and extensive experience in the spa and wellness disciplines for luxury hotel brands.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in wellness hospitality, with a significant portion in multi-property or multi-brand operations.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role with global or enterprise-wide accountability.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing comprehensive, holistic wellness programs.
• Proven track record of creating and executing innovative spa and wellness concepts that drive both guest satisfaction and commercial success.
• Experience managing large, complex projects from ideation to implementation.
• A strong background in leading a global team, with experience managing diverse, cross-cultural teams across multiple geographies.

Preferred:

• A master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Experience leading large-scale organizational transformations and change management initiatives.
• Exposure to/participation in brand and “go to market” strategy development within the luxury environment.
• An extensive network of relationships with leading wellness brands, industry experts, and third-party vendors.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance creativity, guest experience, and financial performance.

Core Work Activities & Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Development:

• Defines and implements brand specific global spa and wellness visions that differentiate each of the brands in the luxury portfolio and positions the brands as innovators in holistic wellbeing.
• Owns the long-range strategic plan for the wellness and spa portfolio, ensuring alignment with company goals and brand standards.
• Champions a culture of continuous innovation by researching and translating global trends into actionable strategies.
• Identifies, vets, and pursues new business opportunities and strategic partnerships that drive revenue and enhance brand positioning.
• Serves as the executive brand ambassador, articulating the value proposition of wellness and spa to all stakeholders.
• Partners with senior leadership to embed wellness into the broader luxury guest journey, from design and development through operations and brand marketing.

Program Development & Execution:

• Sets the global vision for comprehensive, guest-centric wellness offerings, including personalized and culturally relevant wellness journeys
• Partners with continent spa/ wellness lead to ensure pull through
• Directs the design, development