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Gibson Andrew

Advisor and strategist for Wellness communities, real estate, and hospitality

Andrew has been part of the senior management teams that have created iconic spa and wellness brands such as Six Senses, Mandarin Oriental, Raffles, Fairmont, Pullman, Sofitel, MGallery and Sensei (a wellness retreat located in Lanai, Hawaii and owned by Oracle founder, Larry Ellison). Over the last 30+ years he has created global brands, operated in over 70 countries, and managed multiple brands for large corporations, while retaining the ability to guide startup companies, or provide advice equally to world leaders or university students.

As a truly global citizen he has lived in the USA, Middle East, Asia, and Europe and has been a prominent figure through voluntary work in industry associations on every continent and in advisory positions at universities.

He was one of the founding members and board directors of Global Wellness Summit/Institute, the Chairman of the Wellness Tourism Association and remains a long-time serving judge of the World Spa and Wellness Awards and Chair of the Wellness Hall of Fame.

He maintains a global network and a comprehensive knowledge of how to provide wellness services in communities, resorts, real estate, and lifestyle choices.

Andrew is a globally recognized expert for the area of wellness and has been actively involved in the innovation and opening of world class destination spa and wellness operations. Often sought after as an authoritative speaker on the topic of sustainable wellness trends.