Todd Hewitt, formerly regional spa director at Four Seasons, has moved to Hong Kong to head up spa for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

In his new role as corporate director of spa for Shangri-La, Hewitt will be responsible for the company’s 90-plus CHI spas and health clubs, and will also have input on the emerging Kelly Sports business.

Hewitt follows Ian Brewis, Shangri-La’s previous head of spa, into the role, but the three-year gap between the appointments means the business has been in maintenance mode since.

Hewitt’s brief from Shangri-La CEO Greg Dogan and members of the family-owned business is to give new momentum to the spa and fitness division.

“It’s clear they see greater opportunity for spa within Shangri-La and want leadership for the existing brands and to move forward on new projects,” Hewitt told Spa Business in an exclusive interview in the current issue.

Hewitt said Shangri-La plans to grow its brand portfolio, with the eventual re-launch of its spas, but that this work won’t be rushed.

“You don’t get a second chance to relaunch,” he said. “It has to be done right the first time.”

To read Liz Terry's full interview with Todd Hewitt in the current issue of Spa Business magazine, click here.