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Emlyn Brown joins Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness
POSTED 20 Aug 2025 . BY Helen Andrews
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental from Accor Credit: Accor
At Mandarin Oriental, Brown will be involved in the company’s ongoing transformation strategy to offer hospitality experiences that achieve the brand’s full potential
Earlier this month, Brown left Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy, design and development for the past seven years
Brown replaces Jeremy McCarthy, who was with Mandarin Oriental for 11 years, most recently as group director of spa, leisure and wellness
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness.

Earlier this month, Brown left Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy, design and development for the past seven years.

He worked across Accor’s many brands, collaborating with different departments to set out a future vision for each of them via the publication of wellness white papers and launching brand-specific spa and fitness facilities at hotels around the world.

To read more about Brown’s achievements at Accor, click here.

Prior to Accor, Brown had roles at Resense, GOCO Hospitality, Six Senses and Jumeirah Group.

At Mandarin Oriental, Brown will be involved in the company’s ongoing transformation strategy to offer hospitality experiences that achieve the brand’s full potential, according to an announcement made by the company on Linkedin.

He replaces Jeremy McCarthy, who was with Mandarin Oriental for 11 years, most recently as group director of spa, leisure and wellness.

Outside of Mandarin Oriental, Brown is an advisor to the social wellness concept 432, alongside industry veterans Jamie Waring and Jonathan Fisher. 432 will offer breathwork and contrast bathing at democratised pricing when the first site opens in Amsterdam later this quarter.

See Emlyn Brown speaking at the HCM Summit 2024 here and book your ticket for the HCM Summit 2025 at www.HCMsummit.live.
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Emlyn Brown joins Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness
POSTED 20 Aug 2025 . BY Helen Andrews
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental from Accor Credit: Accor
At Mandarin Oriental, Brown will be involved in the company’s ongoing transformation strategy to offer hospitality experiences that achieve the brand’s full potential
Earlier this month, Brown left Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy, design and development for the past seven years
Brown replaces Jeremy McCarthy, who was with Mandarin Oriental for 11 years, most recently as group director of spa, leisure and wellness
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness.

Earlier this month, Brown left Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy, design and development for the past seven years.

He worked across Accor’s many brands, collaborating with different departments to set out a future vision for each of them via the publication of wellness white papers and launching brand-specific spa and fitness facilities at hotels around the world.

To read more about Brown’s achievements at Accor, click here.

Prior to Accor, Brown had roles at Resense, GOCO Hospitality, Six Senses and Jumeirah Group.

At Mandarin Oriental, Brown will be involved in the company’s ongoing transformation strategy to offer hospitality experiences that achieve the brand’s full potential, according to an announcement made by the company on Linkedin.

He replaces Jeremy McCarthy, who was with Mandarin Oriental for 11 years, most recently as group director of spa, leisure and wellness.

Outside of Mandarin Oriental, Brown is an advisor to the social wellness concept 432, alongside industry veterans Jamie Waring and Jonathan Fisher. 432 will offer breathwork and contrast bathing at democratised pricing when the first site opens in Amsterdam later this quarter.

See Emlyn Brown speaking at the HCM Summit 2024 here and book your ticket for the HCM Summit 2025 at www.HCMsummit.live.
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The SATCC announces first five-day Living with Cancer and Beyond retreat
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five- day Living with Cancer and Beyond retreat, which will be held at Carden Park Hotel and Spa in Cheshire, UK, between 1 and 5 September.
Palazzo di Varignana launches family wellbeing and longevity retreat in Emilia Romagna
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored health programme designed specifically for families.
Ansana Wellness and Spa debuts at Patmos Aktis as it joins Marriott
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated and rebranded wellness offering called Ansana Wellness and Spa.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel launches destination spa with sacred Hawaiian cultural concept
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its 22,000 sq ft indoor-outdoor Spa at Mauna Kea as the final step in the property’s overall renovation, which has cost more than US$180 million (€166 million, £140 mill
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