Erica D’Angelo
Erica is a visionary dedicated to revolutionizing health and wellness offerings within luxury resorts. Her passion lies in inspiring teams to craft unforgettable wellbeing experiences while leveraging her expertise in the Science of Happiness and Wellbeing. Erica’s influence extends beyond resorts, implementing these principles in corporate wellness programs to enhance productivity and engagement. As a wife, mother, and seasoned entrepreneur with seven years in the field, she founded one of Europe's pioneering medical spas and developed the award-winning Healtheatarian protocol. With over 12 years of leadership in luxury spas and wellness resorts, Erica excels in driving revenue growth, guest retention, and satisfaction. Her mastery of treatment protocols merges seamlessly with a solid grasp of business strategies, backed by a marketing master’s degree, enabling her to implement successful strategies and embody the principles of positive leadership for tangible results.
Debbie Merdjan has over 30 years of business experience encompassing Health and Skincare Training Centres, Product Distribution, Spa consultancy and Spa Franchise operations. Merdjan is a multi-award winner of industry awards, most recently including; Tripadvisor Travellers Choice 2020, 2021 and 2022, CorporateLiveWire Global Awards Winner 2023 Spa & Wellness Brand of the Year, Best Spa Brand Global 2023 Haute Grandeur Spa Awards.
Debbie is passionate about business, developing entrepreneurs and consulting by sharing best business practices and operational success. With a goal to expand into new markets, she is currently based in the UK heading up Thalgo, Perron Rigot and International Spa Consultancy. Debbie is also an active member of the WPO (Women’s President Organization) and task force member of the Global Wellness Institute’s Consulting Best Practices Initiative.