Meri Baregamian Named CEO of Leading Spa and Beauty Products Company Bliss

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Jul 08, 2016, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, July 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bliss (www.blissworld.com), a leading spa and beauty products company, today announced that Meri Baregamian has been appointed CEO, effective July 7, 2016.

Ms. Baregamian joins Bliss from the Global Brands Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance and has more than 20 years of beauty industry experience. Prior to joining Walgreens Boots Alliance, Ms. Baregamian served as the CEO of North America for Soap & Glory, a leading producer of affordable beauty products, for almost five years prior to its acquisition by Walgreens Boots Alliance. Additionally, she formally established and built the Boscia Skincare brand from the ground up, solidifying it as a top brand in its category, and has also held positions at Stila Cosmetics and Laura Mercier.

Ms. Baregamian said, "I'm so pleased to join the talented team at Bliss and share their confidence in Bliss' continued growth and innovation opportunities. Bliss has always been a revolutionary brand, pushing the limits of the common conception of a spa. I look forward to working closely with the Bliss team as we focus on building upon the brand's spa heritage."

Leonard Fluxman, CEO of Steiner Leisure Limited, stated, "Meri's deep industry expertise and experience growing top beauty brands will be instrumental in maintaining Bliss' role as a global leader in spa innovation and service. I am confident that Meri is the right person to lead Bliss and look forward to her immediate contributions. I also want to thank Laura Lang, who has done an excellent job as interim President, and who will remain a key part of our company as a member of the Steiner Leisure Board of Directors."

About Bliss
A division of Steiner Leisure Limited, Bliss is a world renowned expert in spas, skincare and well-being. Famous for delivering the best facials, massages, body treatments, hair removal and nail services, these highly-effective treatments are turned into best-in-class products to make you look and feel beautiful, healthy, and happy. It all started when we opened our first New York City location in 1996 and revolutionized the industry by taking a completely different approach to spas, skincare and well-being. We operate 21 spas around the world and our spa-powered products are now sold in over 35 countries. From the powerful results you get from every spa service and product, to the upbeat environment, pretension-free attitude, and beloved brownies, everything we do is aimed at empowering our guests to achieve a higher state of happy.

For more information, please visit www.blissworld.com.

Contact:

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Stephanie Celenza
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