Cornelia Zicu Joins Red Door Spas as Worldwide Chief Creative Officer

    NEW YORK, Aug. 13 /EMWNews/ -- Cornelia Zicu, world-renowned luxury

skin-care expert, whose clients include Hollywood stars and sophisticated

socialites, has joined Red Door Spas as its worldwide Chief Creative

Officer.



    



    "Cornelia is an icon within the beauty industry, and her joining Red

Door Spas completes our senior management team. Our goal is to re-establish

Red Door Spas as the world's preeminent spa company by providing

unparalleled customer service and professional expertise," said Todd

Walter, CEO of Red Door Spa Holdings. "Cornelia brings to our organization

a wealth of industry knowledge and an abundance of creative ideas to

bolster our internal development in an ever-changing market."



    Cornelia added, "Red Door Spas is a multi-generational, classic brand

with a strong heritage and an ever-evolving commitment to excellence and

innovation. We have a unique opportunity to infuse its legendary image with

new creative vibrancy. Red Door Spas will continue to deliver a level of

expertise that will secure its position as an industry leader for years to

come."



    Cornelia is an international consultant and product development expert

specializing in luxury spa and beauty treatments. Her career began at the

Peninsula Hotel Spa in Manhattan, where she quickly became the favorite

skin-care expert of the spa's most demanding clients. Prior to joining Red

Door Spas, Cornelia's ventures included a spa on Fifth Avenue in New York

City, as well as several high-end beauty product lines.



    As Chief Creative Officer, Cornelia will focus on creative development

and implementation, ensuring uniformity in service and guest experience in

every one of Red Door Spas' U.S. and international locations. "Thirty-one

spas and growing, a talented management team, and the vision to inspire a

brand new generation -- this is what is compelling about Red Door Spas. Our

advantage is clear," added Cornelia.



    Cornelia is famous for her extensive knowledge and innovative use of

the most advanced and purest skin-enhancing ingredients in the world, as

well as her unique treatment techniques.



    "Cornelia will have an immediate impact both on Red Door Spas and the

spa industry," said Walter.

    About Red Door Spa Holdings:



    Red Door Spa Holdings is a privately-held company backed by North

Castle Partners, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the

healthy living and aging sector. Red Door Spa Holdings licenses trademarks

from the publicly-traded fragrance and cosmetics company, Elizabeth Arden

Inc., and is a separate corporate entity.



    Red Door Spa Holdings currently owns and operates 51 full-service

salons and day spas across the United States, and one in London. This

includes 31 Red Door Spas in freestanding locations and upscale resort and

hotel properties, as well as 20 Chicago-based Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and

Day Spas.



    Red Door Spas



    With nearly 100 years of beauty expertise based on fundamental elements

of day spa pioneer Elizabeth Arden, Red Door Spas operates 30 day and

resort spas nationwide, as well as one London location. Committed to

enhancing the lives of its guests through beauty, harmony, and well-being,

and to providing pioneering techniques, quality treatments, and advanced

services, Red Door Spas will continue to expand, innovate, and remain the

leader in the day spa industry for years to come.






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