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Aromatherapy Associates bolsters business with raft of new recruits
POSTED 23 Apr 2015 . BY Helen Andrews
In January, Muriel Zingraff-Shariff (right) joined Aromatherapy Associates as CEO and Leslie Davey was appointed the global marketing director of the company Credit: Aromatherapy Associates
Aromatherapy Associates Group has continued its recent hiring spree to foster business growth, appointing Laura Kelly as new business manager.

Kelly will be tasked with strengthening new business accounts for the group’s luxury global spa and skincare brand
Aromatherapy Associates and premium men’s grooming range The Refinery. Her appointment follows those of Muriel Zingraff-Shariff as CEO and Leslie Davey as global marketing director of the company in January of this year.

Kelly has 25 years’ experience in the spa industry, including international sales management, brand management and training. She has worked for multiple international organisations, such as Decléor, Carita, Grafton International Nailtiques and Payot.

Kelly is a professional aromatherapist and is qualified in beauty therapy, aromatherapy and perfume science – all of which demonstrates the relevant knowledge necessary to drive the group’s business forward.

CEO Muriel Zingraff-Shariff said: “This year marks our 30th anniversary and Laura is the perfect addition to the team as a highly skilled professional who will help us take Aromatherapy Associates to the next phase.”
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NEWS
Aromatherapy Associates bolsters business with raft of new recruits
POSTED 23 Apr 2015 . BY Helen Andrews
In January, Muriel Zingraff-Shariff (right) joined Aromatherapy Associates as CEO and Leslie Davey was appointed the global marketing director of the company Credit: Aromatherapy Associates
Aromatherapy Associates Group has continued its recent hiring spree to foster business growth, appointing Laura Kelly as new business manager.

Kelly will be tasked with strengthening new business accounts for the group’s luxury global spa and skincare brand
Aromatherapy Associates and premium men’s grooming range The Refinery. Her appointment follows those of Muriel Zingraff-Shariff as CEO and Leslie Davey as global marketing director of the company in January of this year.

Kelly has 25 years’ experience in the spa industry, including international sales management, brand management and training. She has worked for multiple international organisations, such as Decléor, Carita, Grafton International Nailtiques and Payot.

Kelly is a professional aromatherapist and is qualified in beauty therapy, aromatherapy and perfume science – all of which demonstrates the relevant knowledge necessary to drive the group’s business forward.

CEO Muriel Zingraff-Shariff said: “This year marks our 30th anniversary and Laura is the perfect addition to the team as a highly skilled professional who will help us take Aromatherapy Associates to the next phase.”
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Aromatherapy Associates appoints two new senior team members


Aromatherapy Associates has announced the addition of two new members to its senior team ahead of the company’s 30th anniversary. Muriel Zingraff-Shariff has joined as CEO and Leslie Davey is the global marketing director.
Mandarin Oriental to support breast cancer charities through specialised spa treatments


Mandarin Oriental spas will be offering a new set of treatments by product house Aromatherapy Associates during the month of October, designed to contribute to the fight against breast cancer. The treatments have been developed to decrease the anxiety felt by sufferers of cancer using a variety of massage techniques.
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Aromatherapy Associates (AA) co-founder Geraldine Howard believes the takeo ver of the company by B&B Investment Partners last week will provide the financial stimulus needed to further expand the spa product house.
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