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CI Capital takes a stake in WTS International – Steven Rudnitsky named as vice chair
14 Nov 2019 . BY Tom Walker
Rudnitsky has been tasked with assisting WTS with its expansion plans /
Rudnitsky has been tasked with assisting WTS with its expansion plans
Private equity firm CI Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in spa consultancy and management firm WTS International.

The deal – for which no financials were released – will see the WTS management team retaining significant equity ownership in the company. The team will also continue to lead the company.

"We have achieved remarkable growth and maintained our leadership position in the spa, lifestyle, fitness, and wellness services industries," said WTS founder and CEO Gary Henkin.

"I am very proud of all that we have accomplished and am excited to continue the company's growth trajectory through this partnership with CI Capital."

Shortly after the deal was confirmed, WTS named Steven A. Rudnitsky as vice chair of its board of directors.

An industry veteran, Rudnitsky most recently served as president and CEO of Miraval Group, where he oversaw the sale of Miraval to Hyatt Hotels Corporation. He has also held executive roles at Wyndham and Dolce and was a board member of ESPA International.

Rudnitsky has been tasked with assisting Henkin in executing WTS's expansion plans, which include pursuing "strategic add-on acquisitions".

"Steve's successful career in leading elite hospitality brands through periods of growth and transformation and in helping to build major consumer brands will be a tremendous asset to WTS as we enter this new, exciting stage of the company's history," Henkin added.
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CI Capital takes a stake in WTS International – Steven Rudnitsky named as vice chair
14 Nov 2019 . BY Tom Walker
Rudnitsky has been tasked with assisting WTS with its expansion plans
Private equity firm CI Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in spa consultancy and management firm WTS International.

The deal – for which no financials were released – will see the WTS management team retaining significant equity ownership in the company. The team will also continue to lead the company.

"We have achieved remarkable growth and maintained our leadership position in the spa, lifestyle, fitness, and wellness services industries," said WTS founder and CEO Gary Henkin.

"I am very proud of all that we have accomplished and am excited to continue the company's growth trajectory through this partnership with CI Capital."

Shortly after the deal was confirmed, WTS named Steven A. Rudnitsky as vice chair of its board of directors.

An industry veteran, Rudnitsky most recently served as president and CEO of Miraval Group, where he oversaw the sale of Miraval to Hyatt Hotels Corporation. He has also held executive roles at Wyndham and Dolce and was a board member of ESPA International.

Rudnitsky has been tasked with assisting Henkin in executing WTS's expansion plans, which include pursuing "strategic add-on acquisitions".

"Steve's successful career in leading elite hospitality brands through periods of growth and transformation and in helping to build major consumer brands will be a tremendous asset to WTS as we enter this new, exciting stage of the company's history," Henkin added.
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Yon-ka tackles stress and sleep health with new Serum CBD and treatments
Heightened stress and poor sleep are believed to accelerate the ageing process twice as quickly. To help combat this, Yon-ka has released Serum CBD along with a 90-minute face and back sleep therapy ritual.
Dornbracht unveils new Aquahalo experience shower inspired by crystal chandeliers
Spa and bathroom fittings manufacturer Dornbracht has enhanced its portfolio with a new sculptural experience shower called the Aquahalo.
Elemis’ first standalone store to open in London’s Covent Garden
British spa and skincare giant Elemis is making a grand entrance into London's retail scene, handpicking Covent Garden's Seven Dials for its inaugural standalone store.
Myndstream teases new breathwork series in collaboration with Grammy Award winner Peter Kater
Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus – a brand new breathwork series by Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Peter Kater – onto the company’s music streaming service, The Stream.
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Austrian-based Full Balance has created a Big Foot massage board for communal spa areas which guests stand on to "closely mimic the experience of professional reflexology treatments".
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