Date Posted: Friday 7th December 2018
Tracey Woodward (pictured), Global CEO at Aromatherapy Associates and The Refinery, has announced that she will be stepping down from her role with effect from 31 December 2018. The brand will, however, continue to retain her services as a consultant and ambassador for the brand, until end March 2019.
Anna Teal (pictured, right) has been appointed Global CEO and will take over Tracey’s responsibilities from the New Year but will work with Tracey with immediate effect on a handover. Anna brings with her over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry across retail, brand, M&A and strategy development. Anna is currently. VP and Global Business Development Director, Global Brands at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Aromatherapy Associates commented, "Tracey leaves with our grateful thanks for all her endeavors and achievements in leading the successful turnaround of the business - we wish her every future success in her future ventures."
Tracey Woodward commented, “I am delighted to handover the brand to Anna, we have worked together for many years on projects throughout our careers and I know that I leave this precious brand in capable hands with the support of the global team. I truly believe that Aromatherapy Associates will continue to lead the way in Aromatherapy, Selfcare and
Wellbeing”
Anna Teal commented on her new role, “I am delighted and feel very privileged to be able to take on this role from Tracey to whom I am incredibly appreciative to for the care she has taken to restore the brand and get it to the place it is in today. The brand carries a very powerful heritage and purpose which is increasingly relevant in today’s modern world"
Anna and Tracey will be working closely together on a smooth transition over the next three months.