WTS International (WTS) has named Chris Griebe as the new corporate operations director in the company’s recreation and fitness division.

Griebe has spent the past 20 years in the wellness industry and has worked as a personal trainer, fitness director, general manager and regional director.

In his new role, Griebe will be tasked with providing customer service training and developing innovative, results-driven wellness programming – with the aim of building membership and income-generating activities – within the recreation and fitness division.

Gary Henkin, president of WTS, said: "Chris brings to us a wide experience in all aspects of health/fitness and wellness facility operations, including membership promotion, programme development and daily management."

Griebe’s will also have direct involvement in assuring the company’s continued success and growth through business development and outreach.

“In my new role, I’m most excited to work with sites nationwide to provide comprehensive wellness programmes that will positively affect the health of individuals and the community,” he said.

WTS International is one of the world’s leading consulting and management firms for spas, fitness and leisure facilities. For more than 40 years, it has provided feasibility studies, design, pre-opening and daily management services for spas and leisure facilities worldwide.

The company’s portfolio of clients includes numerous hotels and resorts, residential developments, private clubs and real estate developments.

To learn more about WTS International, visit the company website – wtsinternational.com.