Meet The Team

BARRY WHITE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Awarded Gold Winner of the 'Wellness Entrepreneur of the Year' at the Wellness and Lifestyle Awards 2023 by Liv Media. Barry White is a spa and wellness expert with over 30 years of global leadership experience in world-class luxury and lifestyle brands.
He is the Executive Director & Founder of THIA Wellness, a dynamic and innovative spa and wellness operator and service provider based in Hong Kong, and WHITE Consultancy, a comprehensive consultancy solution for the spa and wellness industry. Barry is passionate about creating new lifestyles and enhancing well-being for guests and stakeholders alike.
He is best known for creating the globally award-winning Chuan Spa, the proprietary spa and wellness brand for Langham Hospitality Group. He has been the Global Wellness Day Ambassador for Hong Kong, and an ex-Board Member of the non-profit APSWC. He regularly speaks and judges at leading conferences and awards in the spa and wellness sector.

SEAN O'CONNOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sean has accumulated nearly 30 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry. His previous roles include director at International Leisure Consultants, and over 15 years as Group Spa Manager for design and development at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Throughout his 35-year career, O’Connor has been involved in the planning, design, and opening of close to 100 hospitality establishments, which includes 35 spas, wellness centers, and resort destinations.

Guiding Your Business from Vision to Victory
We are able to share our 30 years wealth of knowledge and expertise. Providing innovative 'Well-Biz' solutions including; Market Research & Feasibility, Concept & Brand Development, Design & Technical Services, Pre-Opening Services & Training, Management & Business Development, Recruitment, Product & Service Partnerships, Marketing & Events and Operator/ Management services
Past Clients
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Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts
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Edsa, Shangri-la Hotel, Manila
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The Murray Hotel, Hong Kong
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The Langham, San Francisco
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QQS, Hong Kong | Macau
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Galaxy Entertainment Group

Key Acheivements
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Creator of Chuan Spa
(Langham Hotel & Resorts)
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Creator of Shingetsu Spa
(Siebu Prince Hotels & Resorts)
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Creator of THIA Wellness
(Proprietary Brand)
