Fabienne Lindholm has been named international education director for skincare brand Babor.

In her new role, Lindholm will be based at the company’s headquarters in Aachen, Germany, and will be responsible for the international education strategy. She will work closely with and report to Christopher Hülbach, director of international sales.

Lindholm has been executive director of education at Babor North America since 2012, and was responsible for training and development of Babor’s North American spa accounts.

Over a period of 30+ years in the skincare industry Lindholm has held several strategic positions in spa operation and education in North America and Europe.

Prior to Babor, she served as general manager for Ruby Room Spa & Inn in Chicago and was also executive spa director at Elysian Hotel Spa in Chicago. She also has held leading business development and education positions at skincare brands Decléor and Carita.

Lindholm’s foundation began with 13 years of spa management experience. She managed Mario Tricoci Salon and Spa in Chicago, the spa at the Hotel Fitz Roy Relais et Chateau in France and launched Spa Source Ltd., a consultancy agency for resort and day spas.