Blake Feeney has been appointed vice president of business development for specialist spa equipment supplier Living Earth Crafts (LEC).

Feeney joins LEC from skincare and product house Chaleur, where he was VP of business development.

During his career, Feeney has held numerous management positions with many premier organisations in the spa industry – including a 12-year stint as director of Canyon Ranch SpaClub in Las Vegas, US.

In 2014, Feeney was selected to serve on the International Spa Association (ISPA) board of directors.

At LEC he will be based at the company’s Las Vegas office and will be responsible for creating “unique business solutions” to LEC’s spa clients.

Jim Chenevey, CEO of LEC, said: “We have worked closely with Blake Feeney for many years, and have observed his creativity, professionalism, and follow-through up close in our many interactions.

“It’s not often that a company can add a resource of Blake’s capability. We are very excited about having him on board.”