Tracey Woodward, global CEO of Aromatherapy Associates and The Refinery, has announced that she will be stepping down from her post as of the end of this year.

Woodward, who will continue to offer her services as a consultant and an ambassador for the brand until March 2019, will work alongside her replacement, Anna Teal, to ensure a smooth transition.

Teal brings more than 20 years experience in the beauty industry to the role and will assume Woodward's responsibilities in the New Year.

Woodward said: "I am delighted to hand over the brand to Anna, we have worked together for many years on projects throughout our careers and I know that I leave this precious brand in capable hands with the support of the global team."

"I truly believe that Aromatherapy Associates will continue to lead the way in Aromatherapy, Self care and Wellbeing," she added.

Teal said: "I feel very privileged to be able to take on this role from Tracey, to whom I am incredibly appreciative to for the care she has taken to restore the brand and get it to the place it is in today. The brand carries a very powerful heritage and purpose which is increasingly relevant in today's world."