The wellness company who thinks like an owner.

Vice-Chairman and a shareholder of Resense since its inception in 2009, Kasha became CEO in 2011 to apply her strategic, development and business skills to leading the development of Resense around the world.  Before joining Resense, Kasha was shareholder, Managing Director and Executive Director of Raison d’Etre Spas and a director on private & public property development/construction, energy & tourism infrastructure boards in Australia.  Tertiary qualified in property economics and applied finance, Kasha led the creation and development of some of Australia’s largest mixed-use property developments.  A finalist in the Telstra Australia Businesswomen’s Awards at 26 and the youngest director appointed to Australia’s largest private company at 27, her experience in all market sectors of a number of industries means Kasha is able to understand our clients’ visions, the commercial imperatives of their projects and how Resense’s spas must integrate and uphold their objectives.

Rosamond began her career within the wellness industry in 1992.  Having trained in all aspects of healing, Rosamond became a partner in an alternative back clinic in the city of London, where she practiced as a therapist.  The successful business model grew into the founding of Raison d’Etre.  which Rosamond developed over 14 years into one of the world’s leading luxury spa consultancies working with clients such as Aman, Rocco Forte and One & Only.  Rosamond’s authentic approach and true sense of luxury have contributed greatly to who Resense is today and she continues to provide conceptual input to Resense’s spas and strategic guidance as a Director of the Board. 

Emma leads the strategic direction of our spa operations and brands, overseeing our global team of operations and training managers around the world.  Joining Resense as Operations Manager in 2012, Emma has been consistently promoted through achievement, becoming Regional Operations Director and more recently, Global Operations Director prior to our board appointing her formally as COO in 2019.  Having grown up in the health club business, Emma has spent the past 25 years carving out her own successful career in the spa, fitness and cosmetology industry throughout the Middle East, Europe, Central and South America.  Before joining Resense in 2012, she was a senior Spa Director for 6 years with Ritz Carlton managing spas in Tenerife, Dubai and the renowned Manama Spa in Bahrain.  She also successfully directed the award-winning Rosewood Spa in Mayakoba, Mexico and was instrumental in leading and expanding a non-invasive laser clinical company throughout the United Kingdom.  Emma is a true operator and understands the critical balance required to deliver luxurious experiences for guests and commercial return for owners and hoteliers.

Benjamin joined Resense at inception in 2009 and has greatly contributed to the success of the company.  Joining Resense as Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Benjamin demonstrated exceptional abilities which enabled his progression through various positions to earn his position as Chief Development Officer today.  Benjamin has contributed to the development of 50+ projects internationally and continues to grow the company ensuring its long-term perspective.  Benjamin is a graduate of the renowned Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, where he obtained a BSc in International Hospitality Management, majoring in Finance and has a Graduate Diploma of Advanced Project Management.  He began his career with management training for Hyatt Hotels and a Marketing & Project Management position at Chiva-Som in Thailand.  Resense was fortunate to identify Benjamin, a well-versed business professional whose understanding and achievement in both the hotel and the wellness industries establish him as a key strategic leader for the company.

With over 25 years in the wellness industry and 7 years with Resense, Matt brings a wealth of experience in developing & managing destination spas and luxury health & fitness clubs to his role as Global Projects Director for Resense.  Prior to joining Resense, Matt was the Resident Manager at the Six Senses Destination Spa in Phuket, Thailand responsible for all medical, spa and wellness departments and managed the design and development of several leading hotel spas in the UK, Middle East and India including the multiple award-winning Blythswood Square spa in Glasgow.  As part of the ESPA consultancy team, he oversaw nine spas in Europe including the spas at the Gleneagles and Turnberry Resorts in Scotland and the Intercontinental at Mar Menor in Spain.  Matt operated several large health and beach clubs from the Holmes Place Health Club in Edinburgh to the Harbour Club in London and the Jumeirah Hilton Beach Club in Dubai.  Matt has also worked with Midtown Athletic Clubs in Chicago, the operator of some of the world’s leading luxury wellness membership clubs.  Matt’s extensive experience in developing and operating spas and membership clubs is key to design spas & wellness that work operationally and that deliver unique experiences that guests want to return to again and again. 

As Global Finance Director, Cedric leads our corporate finance and governance.  Before joining Resense, Cedric acquired 10 years of experience in finance and business administration, within the luxury hospitality industry.  He graduated from the University of Paris Sud, in Business Management with a major in Finance and he held finance positions in well-known global organizations prior to working in the hospitality industry.  Cedric spent 7 years at Global Hotel Alliance in Geneva and Dubai, working in financial planning prior to becoming Director of Membership Services.  Cedric’s broad experience, understanding of hospitality financial management and strategic analysis are important for the financial analysis and support of our spas’ financial performance globally.

Alice joined Resense in 2014 as Regional Operations Coordinator and she rapidly progressed in the company through various positions before overseeing our subsidiary company in China.  After completing a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management in Beijing, Alice commenced her career in the Kempinski Head Office in China, where she rapidly progressed and proved her ability as a skilled and effective coordinator of hotel operations.  As Manager China, Alice supports the establishment of Resense’s business in China & Asia, the development of new spa agreements, the management of our day to day legal entity in China; as well as supporting the pre-opening and ongoing management of multiple spas in Asia.  Alice’s assistance in establishing our company in Beijing has been significant and her energy, reliability and organization make her an enduring and valuable member of the Resense team.

As a senior Operations Manager, Blanca support the operations of our spas around the world.  Blanca has worked hard in a distinguished career in various places around the world having successfully opened and managed many significant international hotel and destination spas including Sha Wellness Clinic in Spain, where she managed up to 100 employees and created a new brand concept for the company.  Blanca has also held group roles with Bern Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Pullmantur, part of Royal Caribbean International, where she was responsible for the performance of the whole spa division.  Blanca is a hands-on operator and understands the intricacies of pre-opening and managing destination spa & wellness resorts successfully to ensure our guests’ experiences and profitability are maximized. 

Marcus plays a key role in the active support of Resense’s spa operations in Europe.  Marcus joined Resense in 2015 as Spa Director for The Adlon Spa by Resense at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin, for which he received the CEO Award for Excellence in 2017.  After delivering exceptional service and commercial performance and seeking a new challenge, Marcus joined Resense in 2019 as Operations Manager.  Throughout his 20-year career within the spa & wellness industry, he took part in the pre-opening and ongoing management of the multi-million spa at Lucknam Park in England, a Relais & Chateaux leading hotel, followed by managerial positions within the Waldorf Astoria Berlin and within Kempinski.  Fluent in German and English, Marcus has a very current, comprehensive view of spa operations and management allowing him to support and empower our spa managers to lead their spas effectively. 

Sarah’s extensive experience in many companies and countries contributes greatly to her senior role as Operations Manager for Resense.  Sarah is a seasoned wellness professional and has lived and worked in Europe, Japan, South East Asia and the Middle East.  She has over 30 years of experience in hospitality, spas & wellness and beauty, in pre-openings, group operations, rebranding, spa consultancy & development and holistic training.  Sarah has worked for luxury hotel groups such as The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Rosewood, Shu Uemura KK, Chiva Som, Sha Wellness and Hilton Worldwide.  Sarah is also a Shiatsu and Chi Nei Tsang teacher and speaks fluent Japanese.  Her holistic experience allows Sarah to support the design, opening and operation of our spas & wellness to the highest standards. 

After successfully managing a number of prominent, award-winning spas, Cholpon was promoted in 2019 to Operations Manager supporting Resense’s spas in Asia & the Middle East.  Cholpon has over 15 years of experience working in luxury hotel spas & wellness for Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Rotana and Kempinski.  Moreover, she is a graduate of Kyrgyz National University in Mathematics and Oriental Studies, with a specialization in Arab Countries.  Cholpon’s unique background has allowed her to master 4 languages: Kyrgyz, Russian, English and Arabic languages.  Cholpon’s exceptional management skills and deep understanding of how to maximise wellness in hotel spa operations ensure she is a great asset to the Resense operations team and all of the spas we support.

As Executive Assistant, Karine is in charge of the administrative support to the CEO and the office.  Prior to joining Resense, Karine gained a strong appreciation for the luxury and communication industries working in Executive Assistant roles at Patek Phillipe and Tamedia.  She graduated with Honours in Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom and held various marketing positions.  Karine’s broad administrative, marketing and project-based experience allows her to support the CEO and Executive Team in a wide range of activities thus ensuring our team’s focus remains on maximising our spas’ performances.