Chairman and CEO, Global Wellness Institute

Susie Ellis is chairman and CEO of the Global Wellness Institute, a leading non-profit research and educational resource for the global wellness industry. She also guides the Global Wellness Summit, an international organization representing senior executives and leaders, and is president of Spafinder Wellness, Inc. Recognized as a top authority on the worldwide wellness industry, she is a prominent writer and speaker that is frequently quoted in news outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. She holds an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is the recipient of the International Spa Association’s Visionary Award.