Global spa consultancy and contract operator, WTS International (WTS), has appointed Kim Matheson as senior vice president.

In an expansion of the WTS business, Matheson will be based in New York City where she’ll develop the local market and oversee international accounts. Her work will include identifying new business opportunities, which are of strategic importance to WTS.

Matheson will work on business development, while also overseeing key spa accounts. She’ll also use her expertise in spa consultancy to create new spa concepts and provide advice to WTS clients on retail sales and marketing.

Matheson was president of her own company, Natural Resources, for 15 years, offering spa consultancy services – including design and pre-opening support – for a diverse range of upscale clients. Projects included hotels, resorts, residential and real estate developments.

She’s worked on a wide range of projects, including – most recently – Four Seasons Moscow and Dubai and Disney Orlando and New York Downtown.

Other recent five-star projects include Dove Mountain Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis Princeville. Matheson has also worked for Montage, Rosewood Menlo Park, Kiawah Island and Doonbeg, Lapis at Fontainebleau.

Gary Henkin, president of WTS International, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome Kim Matheson to WTS. She brings a wealth of knowledge that we know will help expand our global growth. Her deep experience and qualifications in spa and leisure facility design and operations will be a tremendous asset to our clients.”

“WTS has built market-leading capabilities within the leisure and hospitality markets,” said Matheson. “As a consultant, it’s exciting for me to leverage the powerful capabilities of WTS to provide the ultimate strategic, creative and design development services, as well as offering the highest levels of excellence in day to day contract management and operations.”

Speaking to Spa Opportunities exclusively, Matheson outlined the challenges she faces in her new role: "I will be focused on delivering best practices globally in an authentic, indigenous and culturally responsible way. It is also important to maintain balance and lead by example in achieving the ultimate leisure lifestyle."

Find out more at wtsinternational.com