Thalgo Cosmetics Group has appointed Arnaud Diaz as international director of the company. He has moved from Comfort Zone skincare, where he used to be responsible for international development.

Diaz will use his expertise in spa business strategy development and execution – in addition to his understanding of marketing and sales – to help support the international growth of the marine spa brand Thalgo. He will be based at Thalgo’s headquarters in Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France.

Before moving to Thalgo, Diaz worked at Comfort Zone from 2011, based in Parma, Italy. Prior to that, he worked for Sothys for five years, until 2010, as export director. He made a significant contribution towards helping this company survive the economic recession which struck in 2008.

“My mission is to grow the brand awareness and transform the key factors of success into a dynamic engine, to drive long term, continuous growth,” said Diaz. “This growth will enhance the unique comprehensive offer of products and services to our worldwide partners.”

Thalgo Cosmetics Group owns an array of complementary professional skincare brands, including Terrake, Ella Bache, Perron Rigot, Novexpert, Couleur Caramel and the spa brand Thalgo, which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. The group also offers beauty training and has its own international beauty school, plus Thalgo Spa Management – created in 2001 – which offers spa creation consultancy.