NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XWELL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XWEL), an authority in wellness solutions for people on the go, today announced the appointment of Gaëlle Wizenberg to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2024. The Company also announced that Donald Stout, who joined XWELL’s Board of Directors in 2012, will be retiring from his position.
“Gaëlle’s appointment as an Independent Director adds tremendous depth to XWELL’s Board of Directors as we collectively support the Company’s plans for profitable growth,” commented Bruce Bernstein, XWELL’s Chairman of the Board. “Her entrepreneurial mindset and broad expertise in consumer, retail, and wellness channel growth are strongly aligned with XWELL’s strategic plans. We look forward to Gaëlle’s insights and perspective.” Bernstein added, “On behalf of the entire organization, I also want to personally thank Donald for his 11 years of dedicated leadership to XWELL. His guidance and service to the Company have been invaluable and we wish him well in his retirement.”
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Gaëlle to our Board of Directors,” added Scott Milford, XWELL’s Chief Executive Officer. “Her deep operating background and experience launching successful consumer and wellness brands make Gaëlle a natural fit to join our Board. Her impressive track record will be invaluable as we accelerate new growth strategies, including the planned launch of a new retail platform for independent wellness providers and the extension of XWELL’s footprint into other transportation hubs.”
Gaëlle Wizenberg has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience building, scaling, and transforming brands in the retail and wellness industries. Notably, she founded global baby brand Charlie Banana in 2009 and expanded its distribution network to 66 countries internationally before its acquisition by Procter & Gamble a decade later. Further, Gaëlle’s role as Vice President of Sales at Apptastic Software Inc. saw her driving significant growth within the toy and juvenile consumer company. Most recently, Gaëlle founded Objects of Magic, a wellness-focused enterprise specializing in corporate team-building and holistic retreats as well as retail wellness boutiques.
About XWELL, Inc.
XWELL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XWEL) is a leading global health and wellness holding company operating multiple brands: XpresSpa®, Treat™, Naples Wax Center®, XpresCheck® and HyperPointe™.
